Hong Kong government workers warned not to install OpenClaw due to security risks

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Kevin LiMarch 13, 2026 at 02:20 PM

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Hong Kong authorities have warned government units against installing OpenClaw or its variants due to potential security risks. The Digital Policy Office (DPO) cited concerns about unauthorized data access, leakage, and system intrusion, despite no reported incidents. This advisory follows reports of similar restrictions on OpenClaw usage by mainland Chinese entities, including brokerages and banks. The DPO has reminded all bureaus and departments not to install OpenClaw on machines connected to government internal network systems. Authorities have also released guidelines for organizations using OpenClaw, emphasizing security best practices. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) stated it has no plans to use OpenClaw on its internal IT systems.

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Hong Kong

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