Apple store user information in China

Apple could work to meet the requirements of the Chinese government in the control of the user information in the country, but runs counter to the trend of Google.

• China to block all Google services / government banned the use of Apple devices

Personal data, as well as cloud service iCloud of all Chinese users will be stored on servers located in the locality, told Reuters Apple said information. The company is headquartered in Cupertino, said this information is placed in a server owned by China Telecom to improve the speed and quality of service.

Apple put a server in China to store user information in this country. Artwork: CNN.

This is the first time Apple store user information on servers in China. This move contradicts the trend of the US technology company which notably Google. Search services leading up data were rejected in China due to fears for the control of user privacy rights from the government. The most populous country in the world ever to block all Google services led to the company to put the server in Hong Kong.

For its part, Apple says the managers will not be able to access information on its data. All data will be encrypted and information in other countries is not related to China Telecom. However, experts have said Apple will have to transfer data to the Chinese government after receiving the request. The same thing can happen when a court could order Apple to provide information users in the US.

Besides the control policies, protection for domestic firms, China has repeatedly drawn attention to the US technology companies due to concerns around security issues. In early July , China's CCTV reported location recording function of Apple at risk from being used to collect the data are particularly sensitive, even as state secrets. Manufacturer immediately denied and said that iPhone, iPad always ensure the privacy of users and does not have something Apple "handshake" with the government to keep track of customers.

The Chinese government has banned the use of Apple devices in the system of government. Authorities also reported to the agency on the stop buying and using antivirus software from Symantec and Kaspersky.Shopping center in central China to stop using Windows 8 in the government computer systems which switch to the energy-saving products and more secure.