Chinese Police Dashboard Exposes Foreigners' Data | Privacy

Last Update: 09/17/2026 at 8:00 AM EST

Coverage from Boston Globe, The New York Times, and others

What’s
Going On

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The exposed Zhangjiakou dashboard contained sensitive records on foreign residents, including passport information, photographs, contact details, travel, locations, purchases, and medical visits.

How It Developed

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Boston Globe

China’s Police Dashboard Exposed Foreigners’ Sensitive Data

8/2/2026 • Data Collection & Surveillance Practices • General

The New York Times

Exposed Chinese Police Database Tracked Thousands Of Foreigners

8/2/2026 • Data Collection & Surveillance Practices • General

Yahoo

Chinese Police Dashboard Tracks Foreign Journalists With Personal Data

5/21/2026 • Data Collection & Surveillance Practices • General