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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COVID-19 and Smartphone Tracking: You’re Being Watched!
COVID-19 and Smartphone Tracking: You’re Being Watched! 900 599 Hugill & Ip

During the current pandemic, governments must ensure that the methods used to track citizens are no more than necessary, proportional with the purpose, and legal. Transparency from authorities is key for data protection and safeguarding the trust in governments.

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HIV Status and Confidentiality
HIV Status and Confidentiality 1200 795 Hugill & Ip

In Hong Kong the current legal protection afforded to victim of discrimination because of HIV status exists in the form of confidentiality rule and anti-discrimination law

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HIV Status and Confidentiality
HIV Status and Confidentiality 1275 678 Hugill & Ip

Carmen Tang explains why the Disability Discrimination Ordinance acts as a shield to minimize the impact of discrimination on individuals affected by HIV/AIDS

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Is Big Data the Cause or the Cure to Modern Mental Health Issues?
Is Big Data the Cause or the Cure to Modern Mental Health Issues? 1200 677 Hugill & Ip

The availability of big data can save the life of a person experiencing depression who is about to commit suicide; on the other hand, data subjects will then be kept in the dark once they realize their personal information has been disclosed to third parties, leading to mental health issues.

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Data Privacy Focus Monday: Data Protection Principle (6) – Data Access and Correction Principle
Data Privacy Focus Monday: Data Protection Principle (6) – Data Access and Correction Principle 900 605 Hugill & Ip

Data subjects are entitled to access to the data held by the data users and allow to make corrections if it is discovered the data is inaccurate under Data Protection Principle 6 (“DPP6”)

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Data Privacy Focus Monday: Data Protection Principles (4) and (5) – Data Security and Openness
Data Privacy Focus Monday: Data Protection Principles (4) and (5) – Data Security and Openness 800 533 Hugill & Ip

Another area of public concern is the security of data processing. Data loss not only will cause serious disruption to daily business operation, but also make company properties vanish in a split second.

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Data Privacy Focus Monday: Data Protection Principle (3) – Data Use Principle
Data Privacy Focus Monday: Data Protection Principle (3) – Data Use Principle 1200 800 Hugill & Ip

“Personal data shall not, without the prescribed consent of the data subject, be used for a new purpose.” (DPP3(1))

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Data Privacy Focus Monday: Data Protection Principle (2) – Accuracy and Retention Principle
Data Privacy Focus Monday: Data Protection Principle (2) – Accuracy and Retention Principle 780 520 Hugill & Ip

All practicable steps shall be taken to ensure personal data is accurate having regard to the purpose for which the data is or is to be used

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Data Privacy Focus Monday: Data Protection Principle (1) – Data Collection Principle
Data Privacy Focus Monday: Data Protection Principle (1) – Data Collection Principle 780 520 Hugill & Ip

Personal data must be collected by lawful and fair means for lawful purpose directly related to a function or activity of those who are to use the data. Data collected shall only be necessary but not excessive in relation to the said purpose.

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Data Privacy Focus Monday: An Introduction to Data Privacy in the 21st Century
Data Privacy Focus Monday: An Introduction to Data Privacy in the 21st Century 680 454 Hugill & Ip

Given the technological advancement, it seems like collection, disclosure and use is no longer under our control. Demands for relevant laws and regulations around the world are becoming inevitable.

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