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Hong Kong watchdog orders removal of viral video allegedly involving singer David Lui
HK🏛️ PoliticsCenter5 hr. ago

Hong Kong watchdog orders removal of viral video allegedly involving singer David Lui

A viral dashcam video showing a heated argument between a ride-hailing driver and singer David Lui Fong has led Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog to order its removal. The video, which began circulating on social media platform Threads, involved a dispute over an alleged GPS error. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data classified the footage as 'personal data' under local privacy laws, stating drivers must obtain explicit consent before uploading passenger footage. While the watchdog confirmed the removal order, it noted no formal complaints had been received regarding the video.

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South China Morning Post logoSouth China Morning PostIndependentCenter5 hr. ago
Hong Kong watchdog orders removal of viral video allegedly involving singer David Lui

A viral dashcam video showing a heated argument between a ride-hailing driver and singer David Lui Fong has led Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog to order its removal. The video, which began circulating on social media platform Threads, involved a dispute over an alleged GPS error. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data classified the footage as 'personal data' under local privacy laws, stating drivers must obtain explicit consent before uploading passenger footage. While the watchdog confirmed the removal order, it noted no formal complaints had been received regarding the video.

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