Data Privacy

Managing risk and adopting sound privacy and security standards is essential. The potential for misuse of sensitive personal information has triggered legislative and regulatory action worldwide.

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Proposed Amendments of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance
Proposed Amendments of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance 600 397 Hugill & Ip

When can we expect proposed amendments of the PDPO, if passed, to enhance the protection of personal data privacy in Hong Kong?

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Hong Kong Economic Times | 港企私隱意識增 加強培訓添保障
Hong Kong Economic Times | 港企私隱意識增 加強培訓添保障 800 600 Hugill & Ip

Hong Kong companies’ privacy awareness rises, strengthening training to enhance protections.

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Legislation on Data Security and Breaches
Legislation on Data Security and Breaches 1200 644 Hugill & Ip

Carmen Tang on current legislation in Hong Kong related to personal data breaches and expected developments, which will likely introduce related penalties.

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DNA and Data Privacy
DNA and Data Privacy 800 533 Hugill & Ip

DNA data and specific measures individuals should be aware of in order to protect their privacy rights when undergoing COVID-19 or ancestry testing

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Human Resources Magazine | How employers can minimise data privacy risks during WFH
Human Resources Magazine | How employers can minimise data privacy risks during WFH 1200 800 Hugill & Ip

Businesses should be fully aware of their existing rights and obligations with IT service providers and clients to ensure that they are not running into legal issues that may have severe impacts on business operation.

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Specific Discovery and the Relevance of Personal Data
Specific Discovery and the Relevance of Personal Data 1200 900 Hugill & Ip

Case analysis: HCA 832/2014 Chan Shu Chun & Anor v Dr Kung Yan Su & Anors [2020] HKCFI 360; Reported in: [2020] 1 HKLRD 1162

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COVID-19: What’s Next?
COVID-19: What’s Next? 2560 1440 Hugill & Ip

The overwhelming takeaways from the coronavirus pandemic are flexibility and hope – keeping in mind that recovery will happen. What kind of impacts can be expected in the upcoming 6 to 12 months?

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Data Privacy Risks While Working From Home
Data Privacy Risks While Working From Home 1200 811 Hugill & Ip

Employers should always keep in mind data privacy risks: flexibility and clear response management procedures enable businesses to operate more smoothly, even when working remotely.

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COVID-19: Protecting Your Child’s Data Privacy
COVID-19: Protecting Your Child’s Data Privacy 900 661 Hugill & Ip

Schools and parents should take all practicable steps to ensure that the devices, software, and apps used by children are protecting their personal data privacy. Children should also be given guidance such protection practices.

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Podcast S1E3 | Data Privacy: Legislation in Hong Kong, Data Breaches & Future Developments
Podcast S1E3 | Data Privacy: Legislation in Hong Kong, Data Breaches & Future Developments 1200 800 Hugill & Ip

Carmen Tang on increasing value of data and protection afforded by Personal Data Privacy Ordinance. Is legislation catching up and what developments expected?

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