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Saving Face: 5 Top Tips for Using Biometric Data in the Workplace

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As we become more accustomed to using our faces or fingerprints to unlock devices in our everyday life, it’s not surprising that employers in Hong Kong are considering using biometric systems in the workplace. However,...more

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DOJ Issues Final Rule Restricting Flow of Bulk Sensitive Personal Data to China and Other Countries of Concern

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On January 8, 2025, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) published its Final Rule to implement President Biden’s Executive Order 14117, “Preventing Access to Americans’ Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States...more

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Hong Kong Government releases critical infrastructure Cybersecurity Bill

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New legislation focused on uplifting cybersecurity and minimizing disruption of critical and essential services in Hong Kong has been introduced this month. The Hong Kong Government officially released the Protection of...more

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Hong Kong SFC issues circular on the use of generative AI language models

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The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued a circular that sets forth comprehensive guidelines and expectations for licensed corporations (LCs) regarding the responsible use of generative artificial...more

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Hong Kong: Updates to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance Put on Hold

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At the Legislative Council Panel on Constitutional Affairs held on 19 February 2024, the Privacy Commissioner (“Commissioner“) reported that the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data was working with the...more

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Cyber Threats on the Rise: Dissecting the Common Themes Behind Recent Cybersecurity Incidents in Hong Kong

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Hong Kong has witnessed a notable surge in cyber breach incidents in recent years. The cyberattacks have affected various organisations across the public, private and non-profit sector. Cybersecurity incidents recorded a...more

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HKMA Enhanced Consumer Protection in the Use of GenAI by Authorized Institutions in Hong Kong

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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has imposed additional principles on the use of big data analytics and artificial intelligence (BDAI) and specifically, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) by authorized...more

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Hong Kong: A Practical Guide to the Proposed Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Legislation

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Hong Kong is following other jurisdictions, including Mainland China, Singapore and the UK, in proposing to enhance cybersecurity obligations on IT systems of those operating critical infrastructure (“CI“). While the proposed...more

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Hong Kong Proposes a Legal Framework for Regulating Critical Infrastructures

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INTRODUCTION - The acceleration of cyber-attacks on companies in Hong Kong in the last year or so (– with over 60 notifications of such attacks being received by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Hong Kong in 2023,...more

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Hong Kong Privacy Commission Publishes Personal Data Protection Framework for Ai Users

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With the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in November 2022, one of the hot buzzwords is “artificial intelligence” (“AI”). Recently, more and more companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, purchase AI solutions from...more

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Hong Kong proposes new Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Law

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New cybersecurity legislation to enhance the protection of computer systems of critical infrastructures (“CIs”) was proposed by the Hong Kong Government on 25 June 2024. The legislation is tentatively titled the Protection of...more

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Hong Kong PCPD Issues Model Personal Data Protection AI Framework

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INTRODUCTION - The rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has generated much excitement over the past two years. Since the public launch of Open AI's ChatGPT on 30 November 2022, generative AI and its...more

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Hong Kong Privacy Commissioner releases First AI-focused Personal Data Protection Framework in APAC

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As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to evolve and integrates into business processes, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) released its Artificial Intelligence: Model Personal Data Protection...more

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Hot Topics: AI and ESG

The US Government Is Using AI To Detect Potential Wrongdoing, and Companies Should Too With agencies such as the SEC and DOJ using AI and other data analytics tools extensively to detect wrongdoing, companies need to adopt...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Updata: Your quarterly privacy & cybersecurity update - July - September 2023

Welcome to the latest edition of Updata – the international update from Eversheds Sutherland’s dedicated Privacy and Cybersecurity team. Updata provides you with a compilation of privacy and cybersecurity regulatory and...more

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Navigating Data Breach Notification and Prevention in Hong Kong: A New Comprehensive Guide in Hong Kong

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In June 2023, the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data in Hong Kong (the “Commissioner”) released a new guidance note on data breach handling and notifications (the “Guidance Note”). The purpose of this note is to assist...more

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Hong Kong Issues Guidance on Data Breach Handling and Notifications

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The guidance encourages organisations to formulate a data breach response plan, and outlines recommendations for handling an increasing number of data breach incidents. On 30 June 2023, the Office of the Privacy...more

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Hong Kong Corporate & Regulatory Insights – April 2023

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The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (SEHK) announced new chapter on Listing Rules The SEHK announced on 24 March 2023 the expansion of Hong Kong's listing framework for the listings of Specialist Technology Companies...more

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Hong Kong Corporate & Regulatory Insights – February 2023

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The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (SEHK) publishes Listed Issuer Regulation Newsletter - The SEHK published the Listed Issuer Regulation Newsletter (December 2022 edition) (Newsletter), to provide latest regulatory...more

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Hong Kong Corporate & Regulatory Insights – January 2023

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The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK) takes disciplinary action against China Bright Culture Group (stock code: 109) and two current and former executive directors - Key message: • Newly-listed companies must keep...more

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Hong Kong Corporate & Regulatory Insights – October 2022

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The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK) takes disciplinary action against Good Resources Holdings Limited (delisted) (previous stock code: 109) and its former director Key messages: • Listed companies must not use their...more

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Hong Kong Corporate & Regulatory Insights – September 2022

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SEHK publishes updates on frequently asked questions (FAQs) The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK) published the following updates on FAQs: • FAQ No. 102-2022 to 117-2022 on questions relating to Special Purpose...more

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Hong Kong Arbitration Week Recap: Implications of PRC’s Evolving Data Protection Laws in International Arbitration

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On the first day of Hong Kong Arbitration Week 2022, Morrison Foerster hosted a hybrid panel on “Implications of PRC’s Evolving Data Protection Laws on Disclosure and Participation of PRC Parties in International...more

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A guide to Hong Kong’s cybersecurity laws and practices

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Introduction - The past decade has seen a huge increase in the incidence of cybercrime in Hong Kong. The number of cybercrime reports rose from 2,206 in 2011 to 16,159 in 2021. This trend has been exacerbated by the global...more

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Hong Kong Issues Guidance on Recommended Data Security Measures

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The guidance outlines steps that organizations should take to enhance data security as hybrid working and learning introduce new risks. On August 30, 2022, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data of Hong...more

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