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.

The Hong Kong government has prohibited the use of popular apps such as Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META) owned WhatsApp, and Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) Google-owned Drive on civil servants’ work computers.

Secretary for the Civil Service Ingrid Yeung adds that government employees are given ample time to adapt to alternatives.

The Hong Kong government bans most civil servants from using apps like WhatsApp and Google Drive on work computers citing security risks. Workers can

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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.

Due to potential security dangers, the Hong Kong government has barred most civil servants from using popular apps such as WhatsApp, WeChat, and Google Drive on their work computers. Many federal servants are protesting about the Digital Policy Office's latest IT security requirements,

Hong Kong government bans popular apps for civil servants due to cybersecurity risks, sparking complaints and concerns.

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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. The latest IT security guidelines from the Digitial Policy Office have many civil servants complaining about added inconvenience.

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.