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4 arrested for disorderly conduct

Police arrested four people after noticing that some individuals were displaying protest items that contained seditious wordings, chanting and committing unlawful acts in the vicinity of Causeway Bay since the afternoon of June 3.   Police announced the arrests in a statement and explained that upon investigation, they arrested the four individuals on suspicion of disorder in public places and doing an act or acts with seditious intention.   Additionally, four other people suspected of breaching public peace were brought to the police station for further investigation.   The force stressed that they are highly concerned about people attempting to incite and provoke others to commit illegal acts that endanger national security, public order and public safety.   Apart from stepping up patrols and enhancing intelligence-gathering, Police added that they will closely monitor the situation of various districts and strive to prevent and combat crimes. http://dlvr.it/Sq8xN8
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Fake websites, apps followed up

The Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) today said it has referred all suspected fraudulent LeaveHomeSafe websites and mobile apps to Police for follow-up.   It said the fraudulent LeaveHomeSafe mobile app situation is running rampant, adding that making or using those fake apps may breach relevant laws.   While explanatory work on the LeaveHomeSafe mobile app will continue, the OGCIO reminded the public to discern fact from fiction and not to believe in fake and false information.   The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data also issued a press release on February 19 which confirmed that the app is in compliance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance's relevant requirements.   The OGCIO reiterated that the LeaveHomeSafe mobile app does not require registration for use and it does not have a tracking function. Venue check-in data will not be uploaded or transferred to the Government or any other systems, and is saved on users' mobile phones only.   Matching of users' check-in data and the issuing of health alerts will only be carried out within the app. Users' whereabouts will not be disclosed.   The app does not pose a risk to privacy, the OGCIO noted.   Given that the app has undergone and passed security risk assessment and auditing as well as privacy impact assessment conducted by independent third parties to ensure its compliance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, members of the public can feel at ease when using the app.   The OGCIO also reminded people that visiting or downloading websites or mobile apps of doubtful origin pose risks to cyber security and privacy. They should adopt proper information security measures and must not defy the law.
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