Google and Facebook Suspended data disclosure to the Hong Kong government July 7 11:37
Following the enactment of anti-government legislation in Hong Kong, major US IT companies Google and Facebook have announced that they have temporarily suspended disclosure of user data to the Hong Kong government.
In Hong Kong, the "Hong Kong National Security Maintenance Law" that enforces anti-government actions was enforced last month, and Western countries have criticized that it threatens the freedom of speech and rights of Hong Kong citizens.
In response to this, Google and Facebook revealed to the NHK interview that it had temporarily suspended the disclosure of user data to the Hong Kong government by the 7th.
The media reports that Twitter has taken similar steps.
Google and Facebook will respond to the disclosure of data for purposes such as criminal investigations in accordance with the law and company regulations. It seems that they have decided that they should not be violated or should be carefully considered.
Google explained to the interview, "We have withheld enforcement of the law and have forgotten the disclosure of information to the Hong Kong government. We are currently checking the details of the law."
In addition, Facebook says it "supports the right of citizens to express their thoughts without jeopardizing their own safety" and will consult with international human rights experts.