Hong Kong
Hong KongWhat this score means
- Extreme75 to 100
- Severe and systematic. Device search, interception and detention over online activity are documented rather than theoretical. Reconsider what you carry and what you say.
- High50 to 74
- Substantial and consistently evidenced measures. Device inspection, monitored networks or restricted services should be expected rather than treated as unlikely.
- Caution25 to 49
- Some risk, and manageable with precautions. Measures are evidenced but are narrow, inconsistently applied, or the picture is mixed.
- Low0 to 24
- Ordinary precautions. No systematic device search, network restriction or prosecution of visitors for online speech is evidenced.
Government travel advice is written for one citizenry, so the same country carries a different assessment depending on your passport. Change it in the header.
Showing the baseline, which weights every issuer equally. No government in our corpus publishes travel advice written for you, so this is not addressed to you specifically.
For United Kingdom nationals: 76 (extreme). This leans on advice written for British nationals, and weights other issuers lower.Adjusted by 10 percent for the relationship between United Kingdom and this destination.The United Kingdom maintains a sanctions regime in respect of UK arms embargo on mainland China and Hong Kong under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. Source.A sanctions regime is not a measure of cyber risk. It is used as a bounded proxy for the closer attention nationals of a sanctioning state are reported to receive on entry, and it can move a score by a limited amount in either direction, never replace it.
For Europe nationals: 68 (high). This leans on advice written for German nationals, and weights other issuers lower.
For United States nationals: 69 (high). This leans on advice written for US nationals, and weights other issuers lower.
For Canada nationals: 70 (high). This leans on advice written for Canadian nationals, and weights other issuers lower.
For Latin America and the Caribbean nationals: 69 (high). No government in our corpus writes travel advice for Latin America and the Caribbean, so this starts from the neutral baseline and is then adjusted for the relationship below.
For Africa nationals: 70 (high). No government in our corpus writes travel advice for Africa, so this starts from the neutral baseline and is then adjusted for the relationship below.Adjusted by 2 percent for the relationship between Africa and this destination.For most passports in this region, Hong Kong requires an electronic visa, applied for and vetted before travel. Summarised across 54 passports, which do not all face the same rule. Source.A sanctions regime is not a measure of cyber risk. It is used as a bounded proxy for the closer attention nationals of a sanctioning state are reported to receive on entry, and it can move a score by a limited amount in either direction, never replace it.
For Middle East nationals: 69 (high). No government in our corpus writes travel advice for Middle East, so this starts from the neutral baseline and is then adjusted for the relationship below.
For South Asia nationals: 70 (high). No government in our corpus writes travel advice for South Asia, so this starts from the neutral baseline and is then adjusted for the relationship below.Adjusted by 2 percent for the relationship between South Asia and this destination.For most passports in this region, Hong Kong requires an electronic visa, applied for and vetted before travel. Summarised across 14 passports, which do not all face the same rule. Source.A sanctions regime is not a measure of cyber risk. It is used as a bounded proxy for the closer attention nationals of a sanctioning state are reported to receive on entry, and it can move a score by a limited amount in either direction, never replace it.
For East and South East Asia nationals: 70 (high). No government in our corpus writes travel advice for East and South East Asia, so this starts from the neutral baseline and is then adjusted for the relationship below.Adjusted by 2 percent for the relationship between East and South East Asia and this destination.For most passports in this region, Hong Kong requires an electronic visa, applied for and vetted before travel. Summarised across 18 passports, which do not all face the same rule. Source.A sanctions regime is not a measure of cyber risk. It is used as a bounded proxy for the closer attention nationals of a sanctioning state are reported to receive on entry, and it can move a score by a limited amount in either direction, never replace it.
For Oceania nationals: 69 (high). No government in our corpus writes travel advice for Oceania, so this starts from the neutral baseline and is then adjusted for the relationship below.
Dimensions
Each dimension is scored independently, because the traveller who cares about legal exposure for what they have posted is often not the one carrying client data. Higher means more risk.
Speech and legal exposure
What legal risk attaches to what I have said online, or say while I am there?
good confidence9 independent sources
Why this score (23 sources)
Freedom House 2026 scored HKG 1 of 4 on freedom to express personal views on sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution.
Freedom House, Freedom in the World · observed 2026-01-01
Freedom House 2026 scored HKG 1 of 4 on free and independent media.
Freedom House, Freedom in the World · observed 2026-01-01
V-Dem Digital Society Project 2025 scored HKG 2.48 of 4 on how routinely the government censors political content on social media, where higher is freer.
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg, Digital Society Project · observed 2025-12-31
V-Dem Digital Society Project 2025 scored HKG 0.85 of 4 on how often people are arrested for political content they posted online, where higher is freer.
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg, Digital Society Project · observed 2025-12-31
Hong Kong - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
US Department of State, Travel Advisories · observed 2026-09-04 · written for USA nationals
FCDO advice for Hong Kong: no advisory against travel in force.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Foreign travel advice · observed 2026-04-01 · written for GBR nationals
Hong Kong: Exercise a high degree of caution
Global Affairs Canada, Travel advice and advisories · observed 2026-10-14 · written for CAN nationals
Hong Kong (Hongkong*): No travel warning in force
Auswärtiges Amt, Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise · observed 2026-09-28 · written for DEU nationals
They could also include activities that are not considered illegal in Canada and that occurred outside of Hong Kong, and could include social media posts.
Global Affairs Canada, Travel advice and advisories · observed 2026-10-16 · written for CAN nationals · extracted by language model
Under the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, more commonly known as Article 23 legislation , crimes related to seditious intention are punishable by up to seven years behind bars.
Global Voices (Advox), via a site scoped search · observed 2024-05-29 · extracted by language model
Section 24 of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance criminalises sedition.
CIVICUS Monitor country updates · observed 2026-10-05 · extracted by language model
According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, police arrested him under Hong Kong’s Safeguarding National Security Ordinance on suspicion of acting with “seditious intention,” according to a statement.
CIVICUS Monitor country updates · observed 2026-10-05 · extracted by language model
On 9th February 2026, Hong Kong pro-democracy media owner Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in jail following his conviction on two counts of ‘conspiracy to commit collusion with foreign forces’ under the Beijing-imposed National Security Law (NSL), and one count of ‘conspiracy to commit sedition’ under the Crimes Ordinance.
CIVICUS Monitor country updates · observed 2026-02-26 · extracted by language model
The law has been used to target “seditious” online posts, and those arrested – like people charged under Beijing’s security law – see less chance of being granted bail.
Global Voices (Advox), via a site scoped search · observed 2024-05-04 · extracted by language model
The draconian 2020 National Security Law (NSL) has been used to prosecute activists, journalists and critics with heavy penalties, while sedition charges have been brought against activists and critics to silence dissent.
CIVICUS Monitor country updates · observed 2026-10-05 · extracted by language model
In September 2026, Joshua Wong, one of Hong Kong’s most prominent pro-democracy activists, pleaded guilty to conspiring to seek foreign sanctions against Hong Kong and China, a national security charge that carries a maximum life sentence.
CIVICUS Monitor country updates · observed 2026-10-05 · extracted by language model
The draconian 2020 National Security Law (NSL) has been used to prosecute activists, journalists and critics with heavy penalties, while sedition charges have been brought against activists and critics to silence dissent.
CIVICUS Monitor country updates · observed 2026-07-07 · extracted by language model
On 24th March 2026, national security police arrested Book Punch founder Pong Yat-ming and three female staff for allegedly “knowingly selling a publication that has a seditious intention” under Article 23’s Safeguarding National Security Ordinance.
CIVICUS Monitor country updates · observed 2026-07-07 · extracted by language model
Some people have been prosecuted for publishing or supporting statements that are critical of the Hong Kong or Chinese authorities, including online.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Foreign travel advice · observed 2026-04-01 · written for GBR nationals · extracted by language model
Those who continue working in the media field tend to have a strong commitment to filling the gap in heavily restricted information flows in Hong Kong under the national security regime, which has criminalised political criticisms as “inciting subversion” under the NSL or “sedition” under the domestic Article 23 security law .
Global Voices (Advox), via a site scoped search · observed 2025-04-23 · extracted by language model
The scope of sedition is also extended to cover the incitement of hatred or enmity between residents of the HKSAR or residents of different parts of China, and the maximum penalty is increased from two years under criminal law to 10 years under the new Article 23.
Global Voices (Advox), via a site scoped search · observed 2024-05-03 · extracted by language model
Hong Kong national security police have arrested two people, including the founder of online media outlet Boom News, on suspicion of “incitement by spreading disinformation”, the South China Morning Post has learned
South China Morning Post feed · observed 2026-09-30 · extracted by language model
A panel of High Court justices pointed out on Tuesday that the presiding trial judge had ruled Patrick Lam Shiu-tung’s decision to run material containing false information from interviewees had the seditious effect of inciting hatred against authorities.
South China Morning Post feed · observed 2026-09-22 · extracted by language model
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3 excluded sources
- Global Voices (Advox), via a site scoped search, observed 2024-02-28: aged out after 3 years.
- Global Voices (Advox), via a site scoped search, observed 2024-09-14: aged out after 2 years.
- Global Voices (Advox), via a site scoped search, observed 2024-06-03: aged out after 2 years.
Border device risk
How likely is my device to be searched, imaged, or seized at the border, and can I be compelled to unlock it?
good confidence8 independent sources
Why this score (12 sources)
Freedom House 2026 scored HKG 2 of 4 on due process in civil and criminal matters.
Freedom House, Freedom in the World · observed 2026-01-01
Hong Kong - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
US Department of State, Travel Advisories · observed 2026-09-04 · written for USA nationals
FCDO advice for Hong Kong: no advisory against travel in force.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Foreign travel advice · observed 2026-04-01 · written for GBR nationals
Hong Kong: Exercise a high degree of caution
Global Affairs Canada, Travel advice and advisories · observed 2026-10-14 · written for CAN nationals
Hong Kong (Hongkong*): No travel warning in force
Auswärtiges Amt, Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise · observed 2026-09-28 · written for DEU nationals
Recent changes to national security laws may require you to provide your password or unlock electronic devices such as a laptop or phone during an investigation.
Global Affairs Canada, Travel advice and advisories · observed 2026-10-16 · written for CAN nationals · extracted by language model
To achieve this, the police claimed powers under Article 43 of the National Security Law (NSL), which empowers the authorities to, among other things, search and seize electronic devices, intercept communications and conduct covert surveillance with approval from the Hong Kong Chief Executive, as well as order a person or service provider to delete information.
ARTICLE 19, via a site scoped search · observed 2025-06-05 · extracted by language model
Amendments empower the police to require persons under investigation suspected of endangering national security to provide passwords or decryption methods for electronic devices and “any reasonable and necessary information or assistance.”
CIVICUS Monitor country updates · observed 2026-07-07 · extracted by language model
According to a new law, the Hong Kong police can demand that you reveal the encryption keys protecting your computer, phone, hard drives, etc.—even if you are just transiting the airport.
Schneier on Security feed · observed 2026-04-07 · extracted by language model
Individuals and organisations can be prosecuted and are required to comply with national security investigations, including sharing full access to electronic devices.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Foreign travel advice · observed 2026-04-01 · written for GBR nationals · extracted by language model
It is now a criminal offense in national security cases to refuse to give the Hong Kong police passwords or not assist in decryption to allow authorities full access to all personal electronic devices, including cellphones and laptops.
US Department of State, Travel Advisories · observed 2026-09-04 · written for USA nationals · extracted by language model
According to a new law, the Hong Kong police can demand that you reveal the encryption keys protecting your computer, phone, hard drives, etc.—even if you are just transiting the airport.
Schneier on Security feed · observed 2026-04-07 · extracted by language model
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Network threat
How hostile is the network environment to a foreign visitor, from state actors and criminals alike?
good confidence2 independent sources
Why this score (4 sources)
店頭端末システムをハッキングし、顧客のクレジットカード情報を詐取する。
Our translation: Hacking point-of-sale terminal systems to steal customers’ credit-card information.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Overseas travel safety information · observed 2026-10-16 · written for JPN nationals · extracted by language model
Scams involving fraudsters posing as customer service officers caused losses of over HK$220 million (US$28.2 million) in August in Hong Kong, more than triple the monthly average in the first seven months of the year, police have said.
South China Morning Post feed · observed 2026-10-03 · extracted by language model
The allegations were made by “The Gentlemen”, an advanced cybercrime group that first appeared in the middle of last year.
South China Morning Post feed · observed 2026-08-11 · extracted by language model
The allegations were made by “The Gentlemen”, an advanced cybercrime group that first appeared in the middle of last year.
South China Morning Post feed · observed 2026-08-11 · extracted by language model
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Surveillance and interception
How comprehensively are communications intercepted, retained, and monitored, and is commercial spyware in use?
good confidence9 independent sources
Why this score (13 sources)
Freedom House 2026 scored HKG 1 of 4 on freedom to express personal views on sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution.
Freedom House, Freedom in the World · observed 2026-01-01
V-Dem Digital Society Project 2025 scored HKG 1.67 of 4 on how comprehensively the government monitors social media and private online communication, where higher is freer.
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg, Digital Society Project · observed 2025-12-31
V-Dem Digital Society Project 2025 scored HKG 1.64 of 4 on how far privacy protection law shields communications from government access, where higher is freer. This measures what privacy law permits rather than what monitoring is practised, so it is read here as a constraint on interception rather than a measurement of it.
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg, Digital Society Project · observed 2025-12-31
The World Justice Project Rule of Law Index 2025 scored HKG 0.39 of 1 on whether freedom from arbitrary interference with privacy is effectively guaranteed, a measure built from expert assessments of warrantless interception of communications.
World Justice Project, Rule of Law Index, sub-factor 4.6 · observed 2025-01-01
Law enforcement agencies may rely on facial recognition technology and video surveillance to police, monitor and control illegal or restricted activities, including participation in demonstrations.
Global Affairs Canada, Travel advice and advisories · observed 2026-10-16 · written for CAN nationals · extracted by language model
To achieve this, the police claimed powers under Article 43 of the National Security Law (NSL), which empowers the authorities to, among other things, search and seize electronic devices, intercept communications and conduct covert surveillance with approval from the Hong Kong Chief Executive, as well as order a person or service provider to delete information.
ARTICLE 19, via a site scoped search · observed 2025-06-05 · extracted by language model
Pro-democracy activists face police surveillance and severe restrictions, and censorship is rampant.
CIVICUS Monitor country updates · observed 2026-02-26 · extracted by language model
Es ist dennoch damit zu rechnen, dass Onlineaktivitäten von Nutzern nachverfolgt, auf elektronischen Geräten hinterlegte Daten eingesehen und kopiert sowie elektronische Geräte manipuliert werden, z. B. wenn diese in Hotelräumen zurückgelassen werden.
Our translation: Nevertheless, it must be expected that users’ online activities are tracked, data stored on electronic devices are viewed and copied, and electronic devices are manipulated, e.g. when they are left behind in hotel rooms.
Auswärtiges Amt, Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise · observed 2026-10-16 · written for DEU nationals · extracted by language model
In early April 2026, independent media outlet InMedia reported in a blog post that reporters received harassing text messages and were suspected of being followed by unidentified individuals after covering the Wang Fuk Court fire independent committee public hearings beginning on 19th March 2026.
CIVICUS Monitor country updates · observed 2026-07-07 · extracted by language model
Hong Kong plans to install tens of thousands of surveillance cameras that will make use of AI-powered facial recognition, the city’s security chief said on Friday, bringing it closer to China, where authorities often monitor public spaces with cutting-edge technology.
Jamaica Observer, via a site scoped search · observed 2025-10-03 · extracted by language model
“ Imprisonment, harassment, doxxing, administrative pressure, surveillance and lack of financial sustainability all define a grim daily reality for the valiant few journalists who decided to stay in the territory.
Global Voices (Advox), via a site scoped search · observed 2025-05-05 · extracted by language model
You shouldn't expect internet privacy.
Global Affairs Canada, Travel advice and advisories · observed 2026-10-16 · written for CAN nationals · extracted by language model
In early April 2026, independent media outlet InMedia reported in a blog post that reporters received harassing text messages and were suspected of being followed by unidentified individuals after covering the Wang Fuk Court fire independent committee public hearings beginning on 19th March 2026.
CIVICUS Monitor country updates · observed 2026-07-07 · extracted by language model
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Data jurisdiction
What happens to corporate or client data I carry into the jurisdiction?
moderate confidence1 independent source
Why this score (1 source)
V-Dem Digital Society Project 2025 scored HKG 1.64 of 4 on how far privacy protection law shields communications from government access, where higher is freer.
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg, Digital Society Project · observed 2025-12-31
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Encryption and VPN legality
Are VPNs and strong encryption lawful, and can I be required to install an application or hand over keys?
good confidence4 independent sources
Why this score (4 sources)
V-Dem Digital Society Project 2025 scored HKG 1.54 of 4 on whether the government regulates the internet in a way consistent with international human rights standards, where higher is freer. This does not establish whether encryption or VPN use is lawful. It measures internet regulation in general, and is used as indirect evidence because the only survey that reads encryption law directly was published in 2019.
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg, Digital Society Project · observed 2025-12-31
OONI confirmed blocking on 17 of 14,458 measurements of anonymity and censorship circumvention tools in HKG over the 90 days to 2026-10-16, a confirmed blocking rate of 0.12 percent, with 494 further results inconclusive.
Open Observatory of Network Interference, OONI measurement data · observed 2026-10-16
Die Nutzung von VPN-Diensten ist nicht verboten.
Our translation: The use of VPN services is not prohibited.
Auswärtiges Amt, Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise · observed 2026-10-16 · written for DEU nationals · extracted by language model
According to a new law, the Hong Kong police can demand that you reveal the encryption keys protecting your computer, phone, hard drives, etc.—even if you are just transiting the airport.
Schneier on Security feed · observed 2026-04-07 · extracted by language model
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Connectivity continuity
How likely am I to lose access to the internet, or to the specific tools I depend on?
good confidence10 independent sources
Why this score (29 sources)
V-Dem Digital Society Project 2025 scored HKG 3.60 of 4 on how often the government shuts down domestic access to the internet, where higher is freer.
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg, Digital Society Project · observed 2025-12-31
V-Dem Digital Society Project 2025 scored HKG 1.63 of 4 on how routinely the government filters internet content in practice, where higher is freer.
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg, Digital Society Project · observed 2025-12-31
OONI recorded 72 confirmed and 2,848 anomalous results across 98,970 web connectivity measurements in HKG over the 30 days to 2026-10-16, a confirmed blocking rate of 0.07 percent.
Open Observatory of Network Interference, OONI measurement data · observed 2026-10-16
IODA detected 1 internet outage event affecting Hong Kong in the 7 days to 2026-10-16, with an aggregate disruption score of 2,819.
Georgia Tech Internet Intelligence Lab, Internet Outage Detection and Analysis · observed 2026-10-16
Hong Kong - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
US Department of State, Travel Advisories · observed 2026-09-04 · written for USA nationals
FCDO advice for Hong Kong: no advisory against travel in force.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Foreign travel advice · observed 2026-04-01 · written for GBR nationals
Hong Kong: Exercise a high degree of caution
Global Affairs Canada, Travel advice and advisories · observed 2026-10-14 · written for CAN nationals
Hong Kong (Hongkong*): No travel warning in force
Auswärtiges Amt, Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise · observed 2026-09-28 · written for DEU nationals
As of Monday, 7 October, the website remains unavailable for most users with Hong Kong IP addresses.
ARTICLE 19, via a site scoped search · observed 2025-06-05 · extracted by language model
In September 2026, it was reported that the website of The Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation (CFHK) has apparently been blocked in Hong Kong, the latest of a series of blockages in the city following the enactment of the draconian National Security Law (NSL) in 2020.
CIVICUS Monitor country updates · observed 2026-10-05 · extracted by language model
By the morning of June 11, the game app had vanished from Hong Kong’s App Store, less than 24 hours after the warning had been issued.
Global Voices (Advox), via a site scoped search · observed 2025-06-12 · extracted by language model
IODA detected 3 internet outage events affecting Hong Kong in the 7 days to 2026-09-22, with an aggregate disruption score of 2,149.
Georgia Tech Internet Intelligence Lab, Internet Outage Detection and Analysis · observed 2026-09-22
IODA detected 3 internet outage events affecting Hong Kong in the 7 days to 2026-09-21, with an aggregate disruption score of 2,149.
Georgia Tech Internet Intelligence Lab, Internet Outage Detection and Analysis · observed 2026-09-21
IODA detected 3 internet outage events affecting Hong Kong in the 7 days to 2026-09-20, with an aggregate disruption score of 2,149.
Georgia Tech Internet Intelligence Lab, Internet Outage Detection and Analysis · observed 2026-09-20
IODA detected 3 internet outage events affecting Hong Kong in the 7 days to 2026-09-19, with an aggregate disruption score of 2,149.
Georgia Tech Internet Intelligence Lab, Internet Outage Detection and Analysis · observed 2026-09-19
IODA detected 3 internet outage events affecting Hong Kong in the 7 days to 2026-09-17, with an aggregate disruption score of 2,149.
Georgia Tech Internet Intelligence Lab, Internet Outage Detection and Analysis · observed 2026-09-17
IODA detected 3 internet outage events affecting Hong Kong in the 7 days to 2026-09-16, with an aggregate disruption score of 2,149.
Georgia Tech Internet Intelligence Lab, Internet Outage Detection and Analysis · observed 2026-09-16
IODA detected 1 internet outage event affecting Hong Kong in the 7 days to 2026-09-13, with an aggregate disruption score of 832.
Georgia Tech Internet Intelligence Lab, Internet Outage Detection and Analysis · observed 2026-09-13
IODA detected 1 internet outage event affecting Hong Kong in the 7 days to 2026-09-12, with an aggregate disruption score of 832.
Georgia Tech Internet Intelligence Lab, Internet Outage Detection and Analysis · observed 2026-09-12
IODA detected 1 internet outage event affecting Hong Kong in the 7 days to 2026-09-10, with an aggregate disruption score of 832.
Georgia Tech Internet Intelligence Lab, Internet Outage Detection and Analysis · observed 2026-09-10
IODA detected 1 internet outage event affecting Hong Kong in the 7 days to 2026-09-09, with an aggregate disruption score of 832.
Georgia Tech Internet Intelligence Lab, Internet Outage Detection and Analysis · observed 2026-09-09
IODA detected 1 internet outage event affecting Hong Kong in the 7 days to 2026-09-08, with an aggregate disruption score of 832.
Georgia Tech Internet Intelligence Lab, Internet Outage Detection and Analysis · observed 2026-09-08
IODA detected 1 internet outage event affecting Hong Kong in the 7 days to 2026-08-20, with an aggregate disruption score of 535.
Georgia Tech Internet Intelligence Lab, Internet Outage Detection and Analysis · observed 2026-08-20
IODA detected 1 internet outage event affecting Hong Kong in the 7 days to 2026-08-19, with an aggregate disruption score of 535.
Georgia Tech Internet Intelligence Lab, Internet Outage Detection and Analysis · observed 2026-08-19
IODA detected 1 internet outage event affecting Hong Kong in the 7 days to 2026-08-18, with an aggregate disruption score of 535.
Georgia Tech Internet Intelligence Lab, Internet Outage Detection and Analysis · observed 2026-08-18
IODA detected 1 internet outage event affecting Hong Kong in the 7 days to 2026-08-17, with an aggregate disruption score of 535.
Georgia Tech Internet Intelligence Lab, Internet Outage Detection and Analysis · observed 2026-08-17
IODA detected 1 internet outage event affecting Hong Kong in the 7 days to 2026-08-16, with an aggregate disruption score of 535.
Georgia Tech Internet Intelligence Lab, Internet Outage Detection and Analysis · observed 2026-08-16
IODA detected 1 internet outage event affecting Hong Kong in the 7 days to 2026-08-15, with an aggregate disruption score of 535.
Georgia Tech Internet Intelligence Lab, Internet Outage Detection and Analysis · observed 2026-08-15
IODA detected 1 internet outage event affecting Hong Kong in the 7 days to 2026-08-13, with an aggregate disruption score of 535.
Georgia Tech Internet Intelligence Lab, Internet Outage Detection and Analysis · observed 2026-08-13
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1 excluded source
- Global Voices (Advox), via a site scoped search, observed 2024-05-16: aged out after 2 years.
Trend
The overall score is up 17.1 points over 61 days, from 51.7 to 68.8. Most movement is the event overlay decaying rather than anything happening: a news signal loses half its weight every three weeks, so a score drifts back toward its structural baseline on its own. A step that holds is the one worth reading.
Check this yourself
These are not inputs to the score for Hong Kong. They are where to look if you want to test what is above against something we did not use.
- OONI ExplorerMeasured tests of website and app blocking, updated continuously by volunteers running probes in country. Not used in our scores: its licence forbids commercial use.
- IODA outage recordThe full outage history behind any continuity events shown above, including the measurement methods that detected them.
- FCDO travel adviceThe UK government view, written for UK nationals.
- US State Department travel advisoriesThe US government view, written for US nationals.
Sources
This assessment draws on 16 sources: ARTICLE 19, via a site scoped search; Auswärtiges Amt, Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise; CIVICUS Monitor country updates; Freedom House, Freedom in the World; Georgia Tech Internet Intelligence Lab, Internet Outage Detection and Analysis; Global Affairs Canada, Travel advice and advisories; Global Voices (Advox), via a site scoped search; Jamaica Observer, via a site scoped search; Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Overseas travel safety information; Open Observatory of Network Interference, OONI measurement data; Schneier on Security feed; South China Morning Post feed; UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Foreign travel advice; US Department of State, Travel Advisories; V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg, Digital Society Project; World Justice Project, Rule of Law Index, sub-factor 4.6. Every contributing claim is quoted with its origin and date above. Model version 0.12.0, computed 2026-10-16.
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