Hong Kong's Social Welfare Department accidentally leaked the English names of 1,300 individuals applying for the special care subsidy scheme for persons with severe disabilities, The Standard reports. The department said the leak occurred due to an employee error, and those affected were notified.
11 Jan. 2024
Hong Kong's Social Welfare Department accidentally leaks applicants' names
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