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Poland bars Chinese-made cars from military sites over data security fears
The ban aims to stop data sharing by advanced vehicles amid rising Chinese car registrations, aligning with NATO and U.S. efforts to secure military technology and information.
- Polish army imposed a ban on Chinese-made cars at military sites, aiming to prevent technologically advanced vehicles from collecting sensitive data.
- Rising Chinese market share — 8% of new registrations last year — and concerns that connected vehicles can gather sensitive data have led Poland to restrict such cars from military sites.
- Under the new rules, all recording-capable cars are barred unless their sensors are disabled, and it is prohibited to connect official army phones to infotainment systems in vehicles produced in China.
- The army said the measures are preventative and mirror NATO practices, and it is exploring technical solutions for producers of cars with advanced functions to seek security clearance.
- Amid allied efforts to curb foreign snooping, Guo Jiakun, spokesman for China's foreign ministry, said in January that Beijing is monitoring developments and warned against abuse of national security.
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Poland is concerned that modern cars could collect sensitive data and has therefore banned Chinese-made vehicles from entering military areas.
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Poland Restricts Chinese Cars Amid Data Security Concerns
The Polish army has banned Chinese cars from military areas due to fears of data collection. Vehicles capable of recording and sharing sensitive information are restricted unless surveillance features are turned off. The measure, reflecting similar steps by NATO countries, aims to protect against unauthorized data access.
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The Polish army announced that the authorities have banned the entry of Chinese-made vehicles to military sites in the country due to concerns that sensors built into these vehicles could be used to collect sensitive information...
·Amman, Jordan
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