data privacy

PCPD Issues Guidance Note on Data Security Measures
PCPD Issues Guidance Note on Data Security Measures 1400 787 Hauzen
With data breaches and compliance actions on the rise, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data issued new guidance on data security measures.

New Inspection Regime for Personal Info on Companies Register
New Inspection Regime for Personal Info on Companies Register 1400 787 Hauzen
Changes aim to enhance protection of sensitive personal information while keeping transparency and usefulness of Companies Register for legitimate purposes.
  • Christie Liu

SFC Investor ID Regime Coming 2022Q4
SFC Investor ID Regime Coming 2022Q4 1400 787 Christie Liu
SFC’s new transaction surveillance regimes come into effect soon with implications for data privacy policies and more – find out how you can get ready!

New Investigatory Powers for Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data to Combat Doxxing
New Investigatory Powers for Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data to Combat Doxxing 1400 787 Hauzen
With the passing of the Personal Data Ordinance 2021, the Commissioner is now empowered in-line with other regulatory bodies like SFC and Insurance authority.

PCPD FAQ on EU’s New Standard Contractual Clauses for Personal Data
PCPD FAQ on EU’s New Standard Contractual Clauses for Personal Data 1400 787 Hauzen
From 27 September 2021 on, data exporters & importers can only conclude contracts incorporating new SCCs for transfer of personal data out of European Union.

Commencement dates for new inspection regime under Companies Ordinance
Commencement dates for new inspection regime under Companies Ordinance 1400 787 Hauzen
HKSAR published in the Gazette on 18 June 2021 the following commencement notices and subsidiary legislation for implementation of the inspection regime.

Proposed amendments to PDPO to combat doxxing activities
Proposed amendments to PDPO to combat doxxing activities 1400 787 Hauzen
Proposed amendments include “A person commits an offence if the person discloses any personal data of a data subject without the data subject’s consent,”

Direct Marketing Regime
Direct Marketing Regime 1400 787 Hauzen
The PDPO provides generally for all forms of direct marketing. Marketing of securities in particular is subject to further regulations under the Securities and Futures Ordinance and other laws.

Personal Data Privacy in the Financial Services Industry
Personal Data Privacy in the Financial Services Industry 1400 787 Hauzen
The PDPO defines personal data as relating directly or indirectly to a living individual; from which it is practicable for the identity of the individual to be directly or indirectly ascertained; and in a form in which access to or processing of the data is practicable.
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