Guangdong vows to rein in data theft

Police in Guangdong province have vowed to strengthen their efforts in the fight against personal data theft.

Guo Hongwei, a senior officer in the internet crime division of the police, said personal data theft is a serious offense in China that poses a threat to local residents, as the information is used to commit crimes.

"Police across Guangdong will intensify their efforts to crack down on the theft and sale of personal data and try to increase publicity to raise awareness about protecting personal data in the months ahead," Guo said at a news conference in Guangzhou on Thursday.