07-23-2020 , 03:43 AM
https://blog.avast.com/avast-relocates-h...vers-avast Avast relocates Hong Kong VPN servers Avast Security News Team, 22 July 2020
Safeguarding fundamental privacy rights is our top priority
The Chinese government recently passed a security law that applies to the semi-autonomous city of Hong Kong. The law directly challenges user privacy by permitting the Chinese government to request that companies turn over data from users the Chinese government deems a threat to its national security. This has been heavily criticized by privacy and human rights advocates alike, as the data obtained by the government could be used as evidence against everyday people.
In response to these events, Avast has temporarily moved the servers for our VPN business out of Hong Kong, and we now redirect our Hong Kong customers' traffic to nearby locations
Safeguarding fundamental privacy rights is our top priority
The Chinese government recently passed a security law that applies to the semi-autonomous city of Hong Kong. The law directly challenges user privacy by permitting the Chinese government to request that companies turn over data from users the Chinese government deems a threat to its national security. This has been heavily criticized by privacy and human rights advocates alike, as the data obtained by the government could be used as evidence against everyday people.
In response to these events, Avast has temporarily moved the servers for our VPN business out of Hong Kong, and we now redirect our Hong Kong customers' traffic to nearby locations