In a notice posted to its website on Friday, the Cyberspace Administration of China announced that it would be requiring mobile app stores to register with its offices in an attempt to clamp down on fraudulent applications.

The rules go into effect on Monday, January 16th, and follow a 2016 law designed to restrict apps that attempt to disrupt national security, social order, and other illegal activities. These new rules appear to be designed to protect consumers from apps that deliberately steal or defraud users, as well as restricting apps that offer stolen content, such as books or movies. In some cases, app stores will collect information and money from consumers, and shut down before users can take advantage of their services.

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