With the blistering pace of AI development and deployment, regulation has struggled to keep pace. As legislators and regulators grapple with the risks involved in the use of AI and how best to control those risks (if at all),...more
INTRODUCTION -
Artificial Intelligence ("AI") tools are now widely adopted across various industries in Hong Kong. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data ("PCPD") conducted a number of compliance checks...more
10/6/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Hong Kong ,
Innovative Technology ,
Machine Learning ,
New Guidance ,
Personal Data ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management
Artificial Intelligence ("AI") development and deployment have been at the forefront of the national agenda in China for quite some time, with the government identifying AI as a key driver for economic growth and...more
10/6/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
China ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Ethics ,
Innovative Technology ,
New Regulations ,
Proposed Rules ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Risk Management
INTRODUCTION -
Credit Base (HK) Limited ("Credit Base"), a Hong Kong-based debt collection agency, was recently convicted of two direct marketing offences under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance ("PDPO"). The West...more
10/6/2025
/ Consent ,
Data Privacy ,
Debt Collection ,
Direct Marketing ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Hong Kong ,
Opt-Outs ,
Penalties ,
Personal Data ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Requirements
ABSTRACT -
Intellectual Property (IP) litigation can be complex, resource-intensive, and dependent on nuances like patent claim scope or trade secret definitions. But issues from underlying IP transactions or license...more
INTRODUCTION - The Protection of Critical Infrastructures (Computer Systems) Bill (the "Bill"), as the first law in Hong Kong to deal with cybersecurity was passed on 19 March 2025, and will come into force on 1 January 2026....more
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) Ordinance (“PDPO”) (the “2025...more
INTRODUCTION -
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...more
7/25/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Compliance ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Hong Kong ,
Personal Data ,
Personal Information ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management
INTRODUCTION -
Almost eight years after the Cybersecurity Law (“CSL”) came into force in the PRC in 2017, the Cyberspace Administration of China (“CAC”) issued draft amendments to the CSL (“2025 Draft Amendments”) on 28...more
On 14 February 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China (“CAC”) issued the “Administrative Measures for Personal Information Protection Compliance Audits” (the "Measures"), which will take effect on 1 May 2025. The...more
4/28/2025
/ Audits ,
China ,
Data Controller ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
New Regulations ,
Personal Information ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Reporting Requirements