Tag: hong kong
  • May 21, 2020 |
  • Caleb Chen |
  • Cybersecurity, General Privacy News, Governments,

China moves to take full control over Hong Kong with a proposed national security law in China’s National People’s Congress

Hong Kong will soon have a new national security law implemented without a single vote by a Hong Kongese politician. If that doesn’t sound democratic, that’s because it isn’t. The National People’s Congress (NPC) in China is starting its bimonthly meetings and at the top of the agenda is a new national security law for … Continue reading “China moves to take full control over Hong Kong with a proposed national security law in China’s National People’s Congress”

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  • Oct 11, 2019 |
  • Glyn Moody |
  • General Privacy News, Governments, Surveillance,

The Hong Kong protests reveal how our faces are becoming a key battleground for privacy and freedom

The protests in Hong Kong are much in the news. But for readers of this blog, there’s a particular reason why they are of interest. Mainland China is well known for its advanced and pervasive surveillance systems, and Hong Kong naturally shares many of its approaches. Protesting in the region therefore requires new skills in … Continue reading “The Hong Kong protests reveal how our faces are becoming a key battleground for privacy and freedom”

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Private Internet Access No Longer Blocked in Hong Kong

For the last several days, Private Internet Access servers have been blocked in Hong Kong. However, we are pleased to announce, that we have been able to successfully unblock our servers, and everything is working properly now.  To everyone in Hong Kong – stay strong, stay safe, and always use protection!

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  • Sep 7, 2019 |
  • Caleb Chen |
  • General Privacy News, Governments, VPN,

As protesters march on, Private Internet Access VPN has been blocked in Hong Kong

*** UPDATE – 9/11/2019 – we have been able to successfully unblock our servers in Hong Kong, and our VPN is working well there currently. See: “Private Internet Access No Longer Blocked in Hong Kong” for details. -Chris M *** Private Internet Access’s Virtual Private Network (VPN) is being blocked in Hong Kong. Last week, … Continue reading “As protesters march on, Private Internet Access VPN has been blocked in Hong Kong”

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  • Aug 29, 2019 |
  • Caleb Chen |
  • General Privacy News, Governments,

To end HK protests, the government plans to force ISPs to block apps used by protesters

The Hong Kong government has drawn up plans to use executive orders to force internet service providers (ISPs) to restrict certain applications in Hong Kong as a way to disrupt the successful mass organization of those in the HK protests. Targeted apps could include anything used by protesters to help their organization. Telegram, WhatsApp, Messenger … Continue reading “To end HK protests, the government plans to force ISPs to block apps used by protesters”

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