#FirstHand #26Dec #MTR #Traffic
2040 | #Mongkok
MongKok MTR Station Exit C connecting to Langham Place has been closed.
2040 | #Mongkok
MongKok MTR Station Exit C connecting to Langham Place has been closed.
Police Confirms Use of “Coloured Pepper Spray” in Tai Po
This afternoon at Tai Po Mega Mall, protestors entered stores and shouted, "Close the gate," after achieving their objectives in their targeted restaurants.
Riot police then entered the mall to make arrests. While doing so, they deployed a pungent blue liquid at their targets. A few passers-by were shot at by the police with that liquid, including an elder.
The Police Force confirmed that the blue liquid was “dyed pepper spray”. In response to enquiries, the Police stated that “dyed pepper spray” was one of the categories of pepper spray, with its intention to easily identify identify law breakers, so that arrests could be made more efficiently. They continued to stated that this type of spray contains the same components as the ones commonly used by police and that the dye is non-toxic, meaning no harm would be done to human bodies, and neither would it pose as a threat to public health.
Source: RTHK
#26Dec #HongKongChristmas #BoxingDay #TaiPo
This afternoon at Tai Po Mega Mall, protestors entered stores and shouted, "Close the gate," after achieving their objectives in their targeted restaurants.
Riot police then entered the mall to make arrests. While doing so, they deployed a pungent blue liquid at their targets. A few passers-by were shot at by the police with that liquid, including an elder.
The Police Force confirmed that the blue liquid was “dyed pepper spray”. In response to enquiries, the Police stated that “dyed pepper spray” was one of the categories of pepper spray, with its intention to easily identify identify law breakers, so that arrests could be made more efficiently. They continued to stated that this type of spray contains the same components as the ones commonly used by police and that the dye is non-toxic, meaning no harm would be done to human bodies, and neither would it pose as a threat to public health.
Source: RTHK
#26Dec #HongKongChristmas #BoxingDay #TaiPo
Police Storms Fortune Plaza; Arrests 1 Male
2357 | #TaiPo, On Chi Road
Police stormed into Fortune Plaza without warning.
2359 | Tai Po, On Chi Road
A group of 3 friends went for dinner after work. One of them, a male, was subdued by the police for no apparent reason.
0005 | Tai Po, On Chi Road
Police questioned the man, and the reporter claimed that the right side of his face was injured. He was taken away by the police with his hands tied.
Sources: HK01, Stand News
#26Dec #HongKongChristmas #BoxingDay
2357 | #TaiPo, On Chi Road
Police stormed into Fortune Plaza without warning.
2359 | Tai Po, On Chi Road
A group of 3 friends went for dinner after work. One of them, a male, was subdued by the police for no apparent reason.
0005 | Tai Po, On Chi Road
Police questioned the man, and the reporter claimed that the right side of his face was injured. He was taken away by the police with his hands tied.
Sources: HK01, Stand News
#26Dec #HongKongChristmas #BoxingDay
Police Challenged Privacy Protection and Wanted to Open Confidential Letter
Mr Chan told the reporters that the police questioned him regarding his possession of a sealed letter that was not addressed to him. When he argued with the police, he was accused of obstructing a police officer and was threatened with arrest.
Mr Chan, who works in the insurance industry, stated that when the police stopped him and queried him about the letter, which was clearly marked as confidential, they wanted to open the letter.
Chan then explained to the police that the letter belonged to his client, and he further elaborated that, "Of course you can open the letter, so long as your ID information is provided. In any case should the confidential information of the letter be leaked, someone needs to take responsibility.” He showed the letter to the journalists on the scene and said, “it couldn’t be hard to comprehend. The word “Confidential” is clearly marked in English and Chinese. Even if one doesn’t read English, one should understand the words in Chinese.”
Chan said that he had explained to Police that confidential personal data should not be revealed. However, the police countered that “Privacy is not always of paramount importance”.
Source: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2731322896953313&id=710476795704610
#26Dec #HongKongChristmas #BoxingDay
Mr Chan told the reporters that the police questioned him regarding his possession of a sealed letter that was not addressed to him. When he argued with the police, he was accused of obstructing a police officer and was threatened with arrest.
Mr Chan, who works in the insurance industry, stated that when the police stopped him and queried him about the letter, which was clearly marked as confidential, they wanted to open the letter.
Chan then explained to the police that the letter belonged to his client, and he further elaborated that, "Of course you can open the letter, so long as your ID information is provided. In any case should the confidential information of the letter be leaked, someone needs to take responsibility.” He showed the letter to the journalists on the scene and said, “it couldn’t be hard to comprehend. The word “Confidential” is clearly marked in English and Chinese. Even if one doesn’t read English, one should understand the words in Chinese.”
Chan said that he had explained to Police that confidential personal data should not be revealed. However, the police countered that “Privacy is not always of paramount importance”.
Source: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2731322896953313&id=710476795704610
#26Dec #HongKongChristmas #BoxingDay
#BoxingDay #26Dec
Police pepper-sprayed an elderly woman as they stormed in Taipo Mega Mall.
Photo: RTHK
Police pepper-sprayed an elderly woman as they stormed in Taipo Mega Mall.
Photo: RTHK
#Privacy #BoxingDay
Police Deliberately Displayed Reporter’s HKID Card, Privacy Commissioner Stated There Are Sufficient Ground to Investigate
[Editor's note: Regarding the police's disregard of personal privacy on Boxing Day, questions have been raised over the authorities' handling of the police force and the worsening infringement on rights and freedoms. On the same day, police had forced a insurance company employee passing by a commercial complex to open a sealed confidential letter and show them the letter content which is not supposed to be exposed to anyone.]
Previously, https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/14135
A police officer displayed a reporter’a Hong Kong Identity Card (HKID card) before a live streaming camera while he was inspecting the HKID card of the reporter that he intercepted in Taipo in the afternoon of December 26.
Stephen Wong, the Privacy Commissioner, stated in his written response to RTHK’s enquiry that there was sufficient ground to commence an investigation; however before completion of a thorough investigation, the Commissioner would not comment on this particular incident. He commented that based on a preliminary observation, the personal data of the reporter in question was inevitably disclosed during a live stream.
The Commissioner pointed out that anyone collecting personal data without consent of the data subject and disclose such personal data, and if such disclose causes physiological harm to the data subject, whether such disclosure is intentional or not, the person might have breached the relevant regulations under the Data Privacy law, and upon conviction the maximum penalty is a fine of $1 million and 5 years imprisonment. Stephen Wong stated that according to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, when using personal data, including disclosure, if the purpose of the use of the personal data is different from the purpose at the time of collection or is not directly related, the data user must obtain consent from the relevant party. The data user must ensure that the personal data collected shall not be disclosed without authorisation or accidentally.
Source: RTHK #27Dec
Police Deliberately Displayed Reporter’s HKID Card, Privacy Commissioner Stated There Are Sufficient Ground to Investigate
[Editor's note: Regarding the police's disregard of personal privacy on Boxing Day, questions have been raised over the authorities' handling of the police force and the worsening infringement on rights and freedoms. On the same day, police had forced a insurance company employee passing by a commercial complex to open a sealed confidential letter and show them the letter content which is not supposed to be exposed to anyone.]
Previously, https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/14135
A police officer displayed a reporter’a Hong Kong Identity Card (HKID card) before a live streaming camera while he was inspecting the HKID card of the reporter that he intercepted in Taipo in the afternoon of December 26.
Stephen Wong, the Privacy Commissioner, stated in his written response to RTHK’s enquiry that there was sufficient ground to commence an investigation; however before completion of a thorough investigation, the Commissioner would not comment on this particular incident. He commented that based on a preliminary observation, the personal data of the reporter in question was inevitably disclosed during a live stream.
The Commissioner pointed out that anyone collecting personal data without consent of the data subject and disclose such personal data, and if such disclose causes physiological harm to the data subject, whether such disclosure is intentional or not, the person might have breached the relevant regulations under the Data Privacy law, and upon conviction the maximum penalty is a fine of $1 million and 5 years imprisonment. Stephen Wong stated that according to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, when using personal data, including disclosure, if the purpose of the use of the personal data is different from the purpose at the time of collection or is not directly related, the data user must obtain consent from the relevant party. The data user must ensure that the personal data collected shall not be disclosed without authorisation or accidentally.
Source: RTHK #27Dec
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Police Exposes Reporter's ID on Live Feed, Infringing Personal Privacy
1453 | #TaiPo Mega City
At least three arrests were made by the Police at Tai Po Mega City. A Stand News reporter was interrupted by masked police while filming the mass arrest operation.…
1453 | #TaiPo Mega City
At least three arrests were made by the Police at Tai Po Mega City. A Stand News reporter was interrupted by masked police while filming the mass arrest operation.…
#Privacy
Man Demanded to Open Confidential Documents to Police, Threatened With Arrest When Refusing to Comply
[Editor's note: The authorities' infringement on citizens' and businesses' privacy is worrying. On the same day, police had exposed the identity document of a reporter on live stream for 40 seconds, displaying no regard of the protection of personal privacy: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/14135]
Riot police entered Harbour City twice to stop and search citizens. Mr Chan, an insurance practitioner, said that when he was searched, the Police accused him of possessing a letter stamped with “confidential” which they claimed did not belong to him. They even attempted to open the letter. Chan explained to the officers that the letter belonged to his client, and the privacy of his client must be respected, but he got retorted by the Police, who claimed that “privacy is not everything.”
The police demanded Chan to call his client for confirmation. Chan did as he was asked, but his request of asking the officers to turn on the loud-speaker was rejected. He was dissatisfied about this, ”What? Then how can I know what you actually heard? I need to protect my rights too!” In the end, the client confirmed that he did give the letter to Chan. Chan continued to reason with the Police, who warned him to stop provoking and inciting citizens on site, or he will be charged with obstructing Police work.
Source: Stand News #26Dec
#ConfidentialLetter #Privacy #TsimShaTsui #HarbourCity
Man Demanded to Open Confidential Documents to Police, Threatened With Arrest When Refusing to Comply
[Editor's note: The authorities' infringement on citizens' and businesses' privacy is worrying. On the same day, police had exposed the identity document of a reporter on live stream for 40 seconds, displaying no regard of the protection of personal privacy: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/14135]
Riot police entered Harbour City twice to stop and search citizens. Mr Chan, an insurance practitioner, said that when he was searched, the Police accused him of possessing a letter stamped with “confidential” which they claimed did not belong to him. They even attempted to open the letter. Chan explained to the officers that the letter belonged to his client, and the privacy of his client must be respected, but he got retorted by the Police, who claimed that “privacy is not everything.”
The police demanded Chan to call his client for confirmation. Chan did as he was asked, but his request of asking the officers to turn on the loud-speaker was rejected. He was dissatisfied about this, ”What? Then how can I know what you actually heard? I need to protect my rights too!” In the end, the client confirmed that he did give the letter to Chan. Chan continued to reason with the Police, who warned him to stop provoking and inciting citizens on site, or he will be charged with obstructing Police work.
Source: Stand News #26Dec
#ConfidentialLetter #Privacy #TsimShaTsui #HarbourCity
The Daughter of Christopher Cheung Wah-fung, Vice-chairman of the Independent Police Complaints Council (IPCC) and Legislator, Was Found Dead
The Cause of Death is Not Suspicious
A woman at Century Tower in Mid-levels Central fell to her death. On December 26 at 1:44 pm, a security guard at the premises suddenly heard a loud noise and looked at it and found a woman lying unconscious on the flowerpot, suspecting that she had fallen from a height and called the police for help. Paramedics arrived and confirmed that the woman had died on the spot and did not need to be sent to hospital.
After an initial investigation, it is believed that the deceased was the youngest daughter (22 years old) of Legislator Christopher Cheung Wah-fung. The incident was not suspicious, but the cause of death has to be determined after an autopsy.
Christopher Cheung responded that his daughter had returned to Hong Kong after studying in the UK. She suffered from bipolar disorder and had seen a doctor for more than two years, yet the situation did not improved.
Source: oncc #26Dec
The Cause of Death is Not Suspicious
A woman at Century Tower in Mid-levels Central fell to her death. On December 26 at 1:44 pm, a security guard at the premises suddenly heard a loud noise and looked at it and found a woman lying unconscious on the flowerpot, suspecting that she had fallen from a height and called the police for help. Paramedics arrived and confirmed that the woman had died on the spot and did not need to be sent to hospital.
After an initial investigation, it is believed that the deceased was the youngest daughter (22 years old) of Legislator Christopher Cheung Wah-fung. The incident was not suspicious, but the cause of death has to be determined after an autopsy.
Christopher Cheung responded that his daughter had returned to Hong Kong after studying in the UK. She suffered from bipolar disorder and had seen a doctor for more than two years, yet the situation did not improved.
Source: oncc #26Dec
Hong Kong Police Arrested 336 People During Christmas Holidays, Youngest Aged 12
Between #23Dec and #26Dec, the Police fired 76 tear gas canisters and 33 rubber bullets. 336 people were arrested, including 244 males and 92 females, aged between 12 and 54. They are charged with “unlawful assembly”, “possession of offensive weapons”, “assault occasioning actual bodily harm”, “obstructing police officer in the execution of duty”, etc.
Source: Stand News
#28Dec #PoliceState #HongKongChristmas
Between #23Dec and #26Dec, the Police fired 76 tear gas canisters and 33 rubber bullets. 336 people were arrested, including 244 males and 92 females, aged between 12 and 54. They are charged with “unlawful assembly”, “possession of offensive weapons”, “assault occasioning actual bodily harm”, “obstructing police officer in the execution of duty”, etc.
Source: Stand News
#28Dec #PoliceState #HongKongChristmas
Police Abuse Stop-And-Search Power, Says HKPDA
Yesterday, #26Dec, a police officer deliberately showed the identity card of a Stand News reporter in front of live broadcast for about 40 seconds. Public outcry ensued as to whether the measures taken by the police during stop-and-search constituted an invasion of privacy.
According to the Hong Kong Public Doctors' Association (HKPDA), some medical staff members had reported instances of being stopped and searched while out in Mong Kok. In the process, police officers made video recordings of their personal belongings including their staff ID cards. After legal consultation, the Association had determined that the Police had been abusing their power, going beyond legal boundaries of evidence collection. They advised the staff members to take legal action or to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data.
The HKPDA agreed the police officers were empowered to stop and search anyone as well as record information from identity cards. However, the Police may had been abusing this power by video-taping and keeping records of the person’s image, including taking photos on staff ID cards. Also, the Police do not have the right to collect evidence beyond the legal scope, for example, asking a female about her marital status and other family matters. The Association believed there is no need for the police to check a staff member’s work-related information while she is out on the streets and not on duty, and it was doubtful whether the police even has the right to do so.
Source: Stand News #Privacy #PoliceState
Yesterday, #26Dec, a police officer deliberately showed the identity card of a Stand News reporter in front of live broadcast for about 40 seconds. Public outcry ensued as to whether the measures taken by the police during stop-and-search constituted an invasion of privacy.
According to the Hong Kong Public Doctors' Association (HKPDA), some medical staff members had reported instances of being stopped and searched while out in Mong Kok. In the process, police officers made video recordings of their personal belongings including their staff ID cards. After legal consultation, the Association had determined that the Police had been abusing their power, going beyond legal boundaries of evidence collection. They advised the staff members to take legal action or to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data.
The HKPDA agreed the police officers were empowered to stop and search anyone as well as record information from identity cards. However, the Police may had been abusing this power by video-taping and keeping records of the person’s image, including taking photos on staff ID cards. Also, the Police do not have the right to collect evidence beyond the legal scope, for example, asking a female about her marital status and other family matters. The Association believed there is no need for the police to check a staff member’s work-related information while she is out on the streets and not on duty, and it was doubtful whether the police even has the right to do so.
Source: Stand News #Privacy #PoliceState
#AsiasFinest #PoliceState
HK Police Breaches Privacy Law for Showing Reporter's ID and Press Cards In Front of Livestream Camera
The Privacy Commissioner on Dec 22, 2020 announced their investigation result regarding an incident involving a Hong Kong police officer displaying a #StandNews reporter’s ID card in front of a live-recording camera during a pro-democracy protest at Tai Po Mega Mall on Dec 26, 2019.
Read:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/14135
The police involved intercepted a reporter and demanded to see his ID and press cards. The officer then held up the reporter's press cards to a TV camera, and then did the same with the ID card, for around 40 seconds.
The Commisioner found that the police officer breached a data protection principle listed in the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.
Source: RTHK #Dec22
news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1566645-20201222.htm
#Privacy #PoliceState #BoxingDay2019
HK Police Breaches Privacy Law for Showing Reporter's ID and Press Cards In Front of Livestream Camera
The Privacy Commissioner on Dec 22, 2020 announced their investigation result regarding an incident involving a Hong Kong police officer displaying a #StandNews reporter’s ID card in front of a live-recording camera during a pro-democracy protest at Tai Po Mega Mall on Dec 26, 2019.
Read:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/14135
The police involved intercepted a reporter and demanded to see his ID and press cards. The officer then held up the reporter's press cards to a TV camera, and then did the same with the ID card, for around 40 seconds.
The Commisioner found that the police officer breached a data protection principle listed in the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.
Source: RTHK #Dec22
news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1566645-20201222.htm
#Privacy #PoliceState #BoxingDay2019