Hong Kong restricts civil servants from using WhatsApp, WeChat and Google Drive at work

Hong Kong restricts civil servants from using WhatsApp, WeChat and Google Drive at work

[South China Morning Post] - 10/22/2024

‘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.



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