CAC’s online ID proposal faces intense backlash
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The cyberspace administration’s (CAC) proposed national online ID system is copping some uncommonly harsh criticism.
Some context: On Friday, the CAC proposed a voluntary state-run system for assigning users an ID number and authentication certificate.
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