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

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

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.

The Hong Kong government has prohibited the use of popular apps such as WhatsApp, WeChat, and Google Drive on civil servants' work computers. The decision was made due to potential security threats.

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 is restricting its government employees from using apps like WhatsApp, WeChat, and Google Drive on work computers due to potential security

The Hong Kong government is restricting most civil servants from using popular apps like WhatsApp, WeChat, and Google Drive on their work computers, citing potential security risks.

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.

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

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,

Experts also call on government to improve risk intelligence systems and employee cybersecurity awareness Hong Kong has taken a more aggressive approach to protect the government from cyberattacks than some Western countries,