Better protect personal data

The recent leaks of the personal information of internet tycoons Robin Lee, Jack Ma and Ma Huateng once again underscores the need for necessary administrative and legal measures to be taken to protect the safety of personal information.

Detailed private information of the three, including their ID numbers and home addresses, was made public on the internet. The three are public figures, but this does not mean their personal information, particularly such private information, can be made public at will.

The unauthorized publication of citizens' personal information is undoubtedly a crime. The public security department should investigate and bring those involved to justice.