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Hong Kong Privacy Regulator Highlights Data Security Guidance as Cyberattacks Increase

The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data reminds organisations to review and implement appropriate data security measures amidst more data breaches. By Kieran Donovan, Anthony Liu, and Jacqueline Van On 13 February 2023, the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data of Hong Kong (PCPD) published an article titled “Guidance on Data Security – Heightened Importance of Data … Continue Reading

Takeaways From Hong Kong PCPD’s 2021-22 Annual Report

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data of Hong Kong summarised enforcement trends and plans to further amend the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. By Kieran Donovan and Jacqueline Van On 9 November 2022, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data of Hong Kong (Commissioner) published its annual report titled “A New … Continue Reading

Hong Kong Privacy Regulator Responds to Personal Data Privacy Issues Arising From COVID-19

Hong Kong regulator declares that the disclosure of personal data of potential COVID-19 carriers is permissible under law. By Kieran Donovan COVID-19 is having a profound impact not only on the way the world interacts socially, but also in the way it interacts in business. Businesses are choosing to protect the health and well-being of … Continue Reading
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