New phone users must now have their faces scanned and photos stored by state in China
(WorldNews Asia)

People in China must have their faces scanned when they buy a new mobile phone or internet data services in what is being seen as part of increasing efforts by the state to monitor its citizens. The new regulation, due to come into effect on Sunday, has prompted rising concerns over privacy, with hundreds of social media users expressing fears about the increasing amount of data being held. Phone and data buyers will have their photograph taken, which will be checked against identity information held on them online for a match. Download the new Indpendent Premium app Sharing the full story, not just the headlines Download now Residents are also being banned from transferring their mobile...