Asian Tech Roundup: India bypasses its own data protection

Plus, China cracks down on minors' internet freedoms

Tom Allen
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Asian Tech Roundup: India bypasses its own data protection

Welcome to Computing's fortnightly roundup of tech news in Asia. This time we look at the Indian government exempting itself from its own data protection bill; China limiting children's internet use; and Japan funnelling investment into the digital workforce.

Australia Lawmakers have recommended a ban on WeChat on government devices. Source China The government is considering a plan to crack down on children's electronic device and internet ...

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