Hong Kong: Data Protection

Artificial Intelligence ("AI") is no longer the future on the horizon for businesses in Hong Kong, but the present-day reality. In just a few years, AI has moved from the margins of corporate operations to their core...

香港正在成为内地企业部署境外AI业务的重要节点。与欧盟和内地不同，香港以《个人资料（私隐）条例》为底座，通过私隐专员公署发布的模型੭

Employers are increasingly using wellbeing‑monitoring tools to track the digital activity of employees, particularly in the financial services sector. This rise in so-called “bossware” raises concerns around workplace...

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 management, and expedite research and development activities.

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)...

Hong Kong's Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) recently published Guidelines for the Use of Generative AI by Employees.

In August 2024, the Hong Kong Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data ("PCPD") released a revision of the "Code of Practice on the Identity Card Number...

Hong Kong has witnessed a notable surge in cyber breach incidents in recent years. The cyberattacks have affected various organisations across the public, private and non-profit sector.

Important lessons for Hong Kong organisations managing cyber accidents may be learned from the noteworthy ruling in a recent Australia case, Singtel Optus Pty Ltd v. Robertson [2024].