In a survey by Harmony House, 78% of respondents said they would seek help if affected by technology-facilitated abuse, but 79% did not know or were unsure which organisations could assist. The charity collected 205 questionnaires in September and October 2026 and announced the results on November 11.
The survey found that 57.1% of respondents had experienced at least one form of technology-facilitated abuse or online harassment. Reported experiences included persistent calls or messages, unauthorised access to accounts, and online humiliation or threats.
An associate professor of social work at Hong Kong Shue Yan University described the abuse as using technology to threaten or harm someone and control what they do. Examples include forcing a partner to share their location or checking their phone. The survey report said women more often reported persistent harassment, online humiliation and location tracking, while men more often reported unauthorised access to their accounts.
Harmony House called for stronger public education, clearer support channels and improved legal protection.