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Sat, 24 Apr 2021 18:24   Cannix Yau

Hong Kong government plan to restrict access to company heads’ personal data will shield lawbreakers, critics say

A government proposal to restrict public access to the personal information of company directors has sparked concerns that it could lead to unscrupulous individuals getting away with illegal activities such as money laundering, fraud and debt evasion. Urging a rethink, many groups warned the changes threatened to undermine public scrutiny, press freedom and the chances of holding potential wrongdoers to account. In the Legislative Council last month, the government proposed restricting access…

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