Facebook and Twitter block Hong Kong government’s data requests


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World / Asia Facebook and Twitter block Hong Kong government’s data requests Facebook says it has paused sharing user data with Hong Kong authorities while it conducts a 'human-rights' assessment 06 July 2020 - 21:38 Kurt Wagner A Facebook exhibit at a China International Import Expo in Shanghai. Picture: REUTERS/ALY SONG Hong Kong — Facebook and Twitter will not process user data requests from the Hong Kong government amid concerns that a new security law could criminalise government protests. Facebook typically works with law enforcement to follow local laws where the company operates but says it has paused sharing user...