The reforms aim to address the rise in cybercrime and cyberattacks in an age of rapid digital developments.

The Law Reform Commission of Hong Kong (the LRC), via its Sub-committee on Cybercrime, issued a consultation paper “Cyber-Dependent Crimes and Jurisdictional Issues” (the Paper) in July 2022. The Paper sets out initial proposals for law reform to address the growing number of cybercrimes and cyberattacks and the challenges for cybersecurity in connection with advancements in information technology and the risk of technological exploitation for criminal purposes.