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Fb, Google droop processing Hong Kong authorities knowledge requests

Fb Inc , Google Inc and Twitter Inc suspended processing authorities requests for consumer knowledge in Hong Kong, they stated on Monday, following China's institution of a sweeping new nationwide safety legislation for the semi-autonomous metropolis.
Facebook Inc , Google Inc and Twitter Inc suspended processing government requests for user data in Hong Kong, they said on Monday, following China's establishment of a sweeping new national security law for the semi-autonomous city.

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