China ’s cybersecurity laws have been expanded , giving fresh powers to the Ministry of Public Security to conduct on - site or remote inspection of companies ’ computer systems . The inspections also gave the ministry authority to look for digital content prohibited by China. Security intelligence provider Recorded Security said the provisions include authorisation to copy user data or information regarding security measures , and to search for digital content prohibited by the law . On - site inspections will be accompanied by the People 's Armed Police to ensure businesses comply . Meanwhile , there is no requirement within the regulations for the ministry to inform a company about the information it has gathered during an inspection .
China ’s cybersecurity laws have been expanded , giving fresh powers to the Ministry of Public Security to conduct on - site or remote inspection of companies ’ computer systems . Security intelligence provider Recorded Security said the provisions include authorisation to copy user data or information regarding security measures , and to search for digital content prohibited by the law . On - site inspections will be accompanied by the People 's Armed Police to ensure businesses comply . Meanwhile , there is no requirement within the regulations for the ministry to inform a company about the information it has gathered during an inspection .