Hong Kong privacy watchdog backs tighter land record access, no journalist exemption

Hong Kong's Privacy Commissioner supports proposed restrictions on access to land records, stating journalists lack exemption under the Privacy Ordinance for data collection. This signals a tightening of information access in Hong Kong, potentially impacting investigative reporting and corporate transparency. The move aligns with broader trends of increased data control in the territory.

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