Hong Kong, WeChat and WhatsApp

China's top messaging app WeChat banned from Hong Kong government computers
Google and WhatsApp also binned, which is far easier to explain than canning a local hero Hong Kong’s government has updated infosec guidelines to restrict the use of Chinese messaging app WeChat, alongside Meta and Google products like WhatsApp and Google Drive,
Hong Kong bars services like WhatsApp and Google Drive from government computers
The Hong Kong government is barring most civil servants from using popular apps like WhatsApp, WeChat and Google Drive on their work computers due to potential security risks.
Hong Kong bans WhatsApp, WeChat, Google Drive for civil servants
Ban mirrors regulations in US, mainland China "Desktops used internally in the government cannot have instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or WeChat, as they carry severe i
Hong Kong civil service restrictions on WhatsApp, WeChat won’t affect operations, chief says
Secretary for the Civil Service Ingrid Yeung adds that government employees are given ample time to adapt to alternatives.
Hong Kong bars services like WhatsApp, Google Drive and WeChat from government computers
Information technology experts said companies have adopted similar policies due to increasing risks of data leaks and cybersecurity challenges
Restrictions on Hong Kong civil servants’ access to WhatsApp, WeChat on work computers to take effect this month
New restrictions barring the use of cloud storage and instant messaging services including WhatsApp Web, WeChat, and Google Drive on Hong Kong civil servants’ work computers will take effect by the end of October.
Hong Kong restricts civil servants from using WhatsApp, WeChat and Google Drive at work
Desktops used internally in the government cannot have instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or WeChat, as they carry severe internet safety risks,’ minister says.
Hong Kong civil service restrictions on WhatsApp, WeChat won’t affect operations, minister says
Secretary for the Civil Service Ingrid Yeung adds government employees have been given ample time to adapt to alternatives.
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