Hsinchu City Government's Access Control Questioned After Livestreamer Tours Building on TikTok; Green Legislator Raises Security Concerns
Hsinchu City Councilor Tseng Tzu-cheng raised concerns about lax access control and information security risks after a livestreamer broadcasted a tour inside the Hsinchu City Government building on TikTok. The city government stated that while it is an open historical site with normal public area management, it will consider strengthening security measures as needed. This incident highlights concerns about the security framework for sensitive government information.
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Central News Agency (CNA) — Hsinchu City, April 27 — Hsinchu City Councilor Tseng Tzu-cheng of the Democratic Progressive Party said today that a member of the public recently live-streamed a tour inside the Hsinchu City Government building via TikTok, a Chinese short-video social platform, raising questions about failed access control and information security risks. The Hsinchu City Government responded that the city hall, being a designated national historic site, maintains normal management of its public areas and will reinforce security capabilities as circumstances require.
Tseng Tzu-cheng conveyed to CNA reporters via text that citizens provided footage exploding on the internet, showing a livestreamer entering the city hall one evening and conducting a live tour via the Chinese short-video social platform TikTok. The tour path extended from the mayor's office to the vicinity of meeting rooms, with the livestreamer walking and introducing areas as if no one was around.
Tseng Tzu-cheng stated that according to the "Hsinchu City Government Building Access Control Regulations," "without permission, photography, video recording, or audio recording in sensitive areas within the building is prohibited. Security police have the right to prohibit, stop, forcefully expel, and report to the Anti-Corruption Department for handling." However, he criticized the enforcement as being severely flawed.
Tseng Tzu-cheng pointed out that the movement lines and official configurations of government agencies inherently involve highly sensitive information. Once transmitted through a platform with an overseas background, it will create irreversible information security risks, questioning the city government's administrative management mechanism as being dysfunctional.
The Hsinchu City Government stated in writing that "Hsinchu State Hall" is a national historic site, serving both office and cultural tourism functions. Access control regulations were established in 2021, designating corridors and courtyards as public open areas, open daily until 11 PM. Other office areas are strictly controlled. Currently, the overall management mechanism operates normally and has not affected substantive government operations.
Regarding this incident, the city government stated that it has grasped the relevant developments and will appropriately strengthen access control capabilities in the future according to actual needs, ensuring a clear boundary between public access and administrative security. If any violations or illegal acts are discovered, the city government will investigate and prosecute according to law, and also appeals to the public to respect cultural assets while adhering to regulations. (Editor: Lin Shu-hui) 1150427
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Tseng Tzu-cheng conveyed to CNA reporters via text that citizens provided footage exploding on the internet, showing a livestreamer entering the city hall one evening and conducting a live tour via the Chinese short-video social platform TikTok. The tour path extended from the mayor's office to the vicinity of meeting rooms, with the livestreamer walking and introducing areas as if no one was around.
Tseng Tzu-cheng stated that according to the "Hsinchu City Government Building Access Control Regulations," "without permission, photography, video recording, or audio recording in sensitive areas within the building is prohibited. Security police have the right to prohibit, stop, forcefully expel, and report to the Anti-Corruption Department for handling." However, he criticized the enforcement as being severely flawed.
Tseng Tzu-cheng pointed out that the movement lines and official configurations of government agencies inherently involve highly sensitive information. Once transmitted through a platform with an overseas background, it will create irreversible information security risks, questioning the city government's administrative management mechanism as being dysfunctional.
The Hsinchu City Government stated in writing that "Hsinchu State Hall" is a national historic site, serving both office and cultural tourism functions. Access control regulations were established in 2021, designating corridors and courtyards as public open areas, open daily until 11 PM. Other office areas are strictly controlled. Currently, the overall management mechanism operates normally and has not affected substantive government operations.
Regarding this incident, the city government stated that it has grasped the relevant developments and will appropriately strengthen access control capabilities in the future according to actual needs, ensuring a clear boundary between public access and administrative security. If any violations or illegal acts are discovered, the city government will investigate and prosecute according to law, and also appeals to the public to respect cultural assets while adhering to regulations. (Editor: Lin Shu-hui) 1150427
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