Hong Kong bars WhatsApp, WeChat 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. The latest IT security guidelines from the Digitial Policy Office have many civil servants complaining about added inconvenience.
Hong Kong Bars Civil Servants From Using WhatsApp, Google Drive on Office 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. The latest IT security guidelines from the Digitial Policy Office have many civil servants complaining about added inconvenience.
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 bars WhatsApp, Google Drive, WeChat from government computers
Hong Kong government bans popular apps for civil servants due to cybersecurity risks, sparking complaints and concerns.
Hong Kong bars services like WhatsApp and Google Drive from govt computers
The Hong Kong government bans most civil servants from using apps like WhatsApp and Google Drive on work computers citing security risks. Workers can
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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