Sing Tao: HK Considers Blocking Telegram

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    Sing Tao: HK Considers Blocking Telegram

    Spotted in a couple of places:

    IBTimes Singapore:

    Local media reported that the ban on Telegram was being considered as a means to crack down on rampant doxing, under which pro-democracy campaigners are exposing online sensitive personal data of government officials and citizens.

    Hong Kong's privacy commissioner for personal data might decide in favor of blocking or restricting access to Telegram in the first such move, the Sing Tao Daily reported, according to Bloomberg.
    https://www.ibtimes.sg/hong-kong-mul...g-report-64648

    The original article translated by The Standard (Part of Sing Tao)

    It’s unclear how the privacy watchdog intends to carry out such an action. Blocking internet sites or apps often requires the cooperation of local service providers, such as in 2021 when Hong Kong police invoked the national security law to block access to HKChronicles. The authorities may choose to fully block public access, or eradicate the app from the city’s stores, the paper added, citing the unidentified people.

    If Hong Kong goes ahead, it would be the latest in a series of measures by authorities to crack down on doxing, after details of police officers and other public officials were released by 2019 protesters. In September, Hong Kong strengthened data privacy laws to prevent doxing, a move that spooked big tech giants.

    Officials will consider public views before taking a decision, the paper said. Telegram channels are still widely used to help residents stay up to date on court cases involving pro-democracy activists, a means for 2019 anti-government protest supporters to stay connected amid a crackdown on dissent by the authorities.
    https://www.thestandard.com.hk/break...tion/4/190241/

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    Likelihood of this happening?


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    Quote Originally Posted by Trebor:
    Likelihood of this happening?
    Likelihood of a greater expat exodus when (if) this happens? Commercially it doesn't stop businesses operating on the mainland so any trend towards internet censorship shouldn't have much of an effect. Those that want to move elsewhere e.g. Singapore, either have done already or will do as part of existing plans

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    Quote Originally Posted by Trebor:
    Likelihood of this happening?
    Live goes on here

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    Quote Originally Posted by Trebor:
    Likelihood of this happening?
    I'd say above 50%. There's already a precedent for blocking certain websites and TG is mostly used for drugs, hookers and protesting as far as I'm aware. Don't think many people use it as their primary messaging app.