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Hong Kong Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data Updated the Leaflet on Legal Assistance for Civil Claims under the Personal Data...

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The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (“PCPD”) released an updated version of the Information Leaflet on Legal Assistance for Civil Claims under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (“PDPO”) (the “2025...more

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Hong Kong Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data Completes Compliance Checks on the Use of AI and Data Privacy

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INTRODUCTION - Artificial intelligence ("AI") has rapidly transitioned from experimental use to widespread adoption across Hong Kong. Organisations are now leveraging AI models to enhance customer service, improve risk...more

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Implementing AI Guidelines in Hong Kong

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Hong Kong’s Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) recently published Guidelines for the Use of Generative AI by Employees. We look at the key points contained in the Guidelines below....more

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Hong Kong Privacy Commissioner releases First AI-focused Personal Data Protection Framework in APAC

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As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to evolve and integrates into business processes, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) released its Artificial Intelligence: Model Personal Data Protection...more

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Worldcoin Directed by HK Data Privacy Regulator to Cease Operations

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On 22 May 2024, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (“PCPD”) published its “Investigation Findings” regarding the operation of the Worldcoin Project in Hong Kong, pursuant to section 48(2) of the Personal...more

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Hong Kong Privacy Regulator Highlights Data Security Guidance as Cyberattacks Increase

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The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data reminds organisations to review and implement appropriate data security measures amidst more data breaches. On 13 February 2023, the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data of...more

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

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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. On 9 November 2022, the Office of the Privacy...more

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Hong Kong Issues Guidance on Recommended Data Security Measures

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The guidance outlines steps that organizations should take to enhance data security as hybrid working and learning introduce new risks. On August 30, 2022, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data of Hong...more

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Criminalizing Doxxing Acts: New Amendments to Hong Kong’s Data Privacy Law

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Effective from October 8, 2021, the Personal Data (Privacy) (Amendment) Ordinance 2021 (“Amendment Ordinance”) has come into operation as it was published in the Hong Kong Government Gazette that day. The Amendment Ordinance...more

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

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Hong Kong regulator declares that the disclosure of personal data of potential COVID-19 carriers is permissible under law. COVID-19 is having a profound impact not only on the way the world interacts socially, but also in...more

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Hong Kong Considers Sweeping Changes to Privacy Laws

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Potential amendments to the PDPO would impose much stricter controls on organisations that process personal data of individuals located in Hong Kong. Key Points: ..On 20 January 2020 the Legislative Council debated...more

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