Security Concerns Over China's Amap: DPP Urges Government to Clarify Doubts
Taiwan's ruling DPP expressed national security concerns over the Chinese navigation app Amap introducing a traffic light countdown feature. They urge government agencies to assess risks and clarify their stance on potentially banning the app.
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Central News (CNA reporter Lin Ching-yin, Taipei, 23rd) The mobile communication application "Amap" from China launched a new feature allowing users to view "traffic light countdowns," sparking information security concerns. The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Legislative Yuan caucus stated today that Chinese apps are notorious, and the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC), the Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA), and national security units should join forces to clarify doubts and controversies, clearly informing the public of the government's stance and attitude.
Minister of the Interior Liu Shyh-fang responded today that whether it's Amap or related apps with information security concerns, risk assessments will be conducted. If they pose a major impact on Taiwan's national security, they will be banned, and public agencies should not use them.
Fan Yun, Secretary-General of the DPP caucus, stated at a morning press conference that for all Chinese-made apps in China, enterprises must provide user personal data and big data according to their domestic laws. Once used in Taiwan, it will absolutely cause tremendous harm to information security and national security. MODA, MAC, and national security units must ensure they strictly protect the people's information security and the country's national security.
Chen Pei-yu, Deputy Secretary-General of the caucus, said even the media believes Amap might become a second Xiaohongshu, and the public already feels strongly about the national and information security issues involving Xiaohongshu. As for why there are such precise numbers, MODA said Amap is not interfaced with Taiwan's data but calculated via cloud big data. This explanation is partly correct.
Chen Pei-yu stated the DPP caucus will ask MODA and relevant units to assist in clarifying and dispelling doubts so more people can use apps with peace of mind. As to whether it should be banned or can be banned, there are relevant regulations that can serve as a basis for discussion, returning to the rule of law.
Regarding KMT legislators believing that banning the app is making a mountain out of a molehill, Fan Yun said this is not an overreaction. KMT and TPP legislators should take information security issues seriously. If it harms personal information security and the country's national security, shouldn't it be handled rigorously? (Editor: Chai Sze-chia) 1150423
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Minister of the Interior Liu Shyh-fang responded today that whether it's Amap or related apps with information security concerns, risk assessments will be conducted. If they pose a major impact on Taiwan's national security, they will be banned, and public agencies should not use them.
Fan Yun, Secretary-General of the DPP caucus, stated at a morning press conference that for all Chinese-made apps in China, enterprises must provide user personal data and big data according to their domestic laws. Once used in Taiwan, it will absolutely cause tremendous harm to information security and national security. MODA, MAC, and national security units must ensure they strictly protect the people's information security and the country's national security.
Chen Pei-yu, Deputy Secretary-General of the caucus, said even the media believes Amap might become a second Xiaohongshu, and the public already feels strongly about the national and information security issues involving Xiaohongshu. As for why there are such precise numbers, MODA said Amap is not interfaced with Taiwan's data but calculated via cloud big data. This explanation is partly correct.
Chen Pei-yu stated the DPP caucus will ask MODA and relevant units to assist in clarifying and dispelling doubts so more people can use apps with peace of mind. As to whether it should be banned or can be banned, there are relevant regulations that can serve as a basis for discussion, returning to the rule of law.
Regarding KMT legislators believing that banning the app is making a mountain out of a molehill, Fan Yun said this is not an overreaction. KMT and TPP legislators should take information security issues seriously. If it harms personal information security and the country's national security, shouldn't it be handled rigorously? (Editor: Chai Sze-chia) 1150423
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