China's strict new cybersecurity law ensnares Japanese companies

Regulators scrutinize privacy safeguards and data localization

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Japanese companies doing business in cities like Shanghai that lack sufficient protections for user data may face fines or worse.

SAYURI KODAMA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- China's tough new cybersecurity legislation is causing headaches for Japanese companies doing business there as authorities demand more protections for customer information and look to keep data within the country.

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