Reported 12 months ago
Mainland authorities have been inviting Taiwanese temple devotees for exchanges under the guise of religious activities, using this opportunity to collect personal information of the visitors. Recent incidents of individuals having their phones checked by customs and public security officials in Mainland have raised concerns about privacy and data security. National security officials warn that such temple visits could lead to potential data theft and surveillance by China, posing risks to individuals' financial and personal safety. There are also concerns about Mainland trying to establish connections with Taiwanese temples to exploit personal data for illegal activities, impacting national security and potentially influencing local elections, which could lead to inadvertent violations of Taiwan's Anti-Infiltration Act.
Source: YAHOO