Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2022
User complaints over locked documents spark controversy over cloud review and local file permissions
In July 2022, users reported that documents were locked, sparking debate over whether WPS reviews or deletes local files. Kingsoft Office responded multiple times that it does not review, lock, or delete users' local files, explaining that the relevant handling involved online document sharing. This entry records user complaints and the company's response, and does not take the deletion of local files as an established fact.
2021
U.S. national-security controversy
A U.S. executive order signed on 5 January sought to ban WPS Office operations in the United States, alleging that its data-collection capabilities could create a national-security threat. The order was revoked several days later, although the subsequent administration said related risks would continue to be evaluated.