why Google responded to some requests, while other companies did not?

“authorities could be empowered to search and arrest suspects without a warrant, if they do not comply with requests. Hong Kong staff of service providers based overseas may also be at risk.”

#userdata #Governement #securitylaw #personalPrivacy #google

https://hongkongfp.com/2021/09/11/google-handed-user-data-to-hong-kong-authorities-despite-pledge-after-security-law-was-enacted/

Google handed user data to Hong Kong authorities despite pledge after security law was enacted - Hong Kong Free Press HKFP

Google has provided user data to the Hong Kong government in response to three requests made between July and December last year, making it the first US tech giant to disclose its compliance with requests from the local authorities for user data after the national security law was enacted last June. Alongside other tech and […]

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