Submitted by: Eric White

Dan’s post over at China Law Blog You Saw Me Do What? Privacy In China. is a very enlightening post about the lack of privacy and information security upon entering China. Dan and the articles he references especially the Forbes article Who Will Be Watching You In Beijing? make it clear that every space in China is public. From bugging hotel rooms to copying laptop data to hacking computer networks and login information, Chinese officials have access to much more of your “private” information than you may know. One suggestion in particular that was surprising to me is that it is prudent to have your laptop checked by a professional for bugs and to change your login information when you get back home.

Though, as business students, I don’t think we will be targeted like business leaders, executives, or scientists entering the country, reading these articles and realizing the level of privacy you and your information has in China is very important. Not only that, it is important as future business men and women to learn the precautions one should take when handling sensitive information when entering the country. When you are doing business in China in the future, remember to take the necessary steps to safeguard your company’s information.