Telstra says it will protect clients’ data under Hong Kong security law, but has no plans to pull out
Increased police powers prompt compliance rethink among non-Chinese companies in territory
Telstra has said its customers’ data security and integrity will remain its foremost responsibility as the company comes to terms with the controversial new national security law in Hong Kong.
The legislation, which came into effect at the end of last month, allows Hong Kong police to intercept communications, conduct covert surveillance and request information from service providers.