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Privacy Commissioner’s Office Commends 67 Secondary Schools as “Partnering Schools” in Promoting a Privacy-Friendly Culture on Campus
Date: 12 November 2024
Privacy Commissioner’s Office Commends 67 Secondary Schools as “Partnering Schools” in Promoting a Privacy-Friendly Culture on Campus
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) held an Award Presentation Ceremony for “Student Ambassador for Privacy Protection Programme – Partnering Schools Recognition Scheme 2024” (Student Ambassador Programme) cum “Future Leaders of AI and Privacy Protection Training Programme” (Future Leaders Programme) on 11 November. The Ceremony was officiated by the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Erick TSANG Kwok-wai, GBS, IDSM, JP. Other guests included members of the Personal Data (Privacy) Advisory Committee of the PCPD, the Hon Ms Carmen KAN Wai-mun, JP and Mr Raymond SY Kim-cheung, JP, and members of the Standing Committee on Technology Development of the PCPD, Dr Alan CHEUNG, Adjunct Professor Jason LAU and Dr Gregg LI.
The activities, which were supported by the Business-School Partnership Programme of the Education Bureau, Microsoft Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Association for Computer Education, aimed to encourage all secondary schools to join the network of “Partnering Schools” and complete various “privacy protection missions” designated by the PCPD, with a view to fostering a culture of respecting and protecting personal data privacy on campus. This year, 67 secondary schools have become “Partnering Schools” to join hands with the PCPD in disseminating anti-doxxing messages by organising educational talks, broadcasting educational videos and distributing promotional materials, with a total of more than 17,000 students participating in the activities.
In his speech, Mr Tsang said, “As pointed out by President Xi Jinping, ‘Hong Kong will prosper only when its young people thrive; Hong Kong will develop only when its young people achieve well-rounded development; and Hong Kong will have a bright future only when its young people have good career prospects’. This highlights that the healthy growth, comprehensive development, and future planning of students are closely tied to the successful future development of Hong Kong. As youngsters nowadays grow up amidst frequent online activities, it is particularly important to help them deepen their understanding of the privacy safeguards and risks associated with online activities, and learn how to respect and protect personal data privacy.”
Given the rising popularity of the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots, the PCPD also included the Future Leaders Programme as one of the “privacy protection missions” of partnering schools. The Future Leaders Programme, themed “Small Leaders, Big Wisdom, Joins Hands to Build the AI Future”, enables participating students to learn the importance of a personal data privacy management programme and the standards of the ethical use of AI through various activities, including a topical seminar, exchanges with data protection officers and an AI practical workshop presented by Microsoft Hong Kong. A total of 90 secondary school students completed the training.
In her welcome address, the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, said, “The Chief Executive clearly reiterated the objective of strengthening support for youth development in his Policy Address. The Future Leaders Programme enables participating students to learn the essence of a personal data privacy management programme and how to use AI responsibly, so that they can understand how to reduce or prevent the risks associated with AI. I hope this valuable learning experience will help students become the ‘small leaders’ in the age of AI and prepare them for the AI era.”
“Partnering Schools” of the Student Ambassador Programme would receive diamond, gold, silver and bronze awards respectively, while students who have completed the Future Leaders Programme would be awarded a certificate. For more information about the Student Ambassador Programme, please visit the website:
https://www.pcpd.org.hk/childrenprivacy/en/student_ambassador_program/student-ambassador-program-2024_mission.html
The list of Partnering Schools of the Student Ambassador Programme 2024 is at Appendix.
The activities, which were supported by the Business-School Partnership Programme of the Education Bureau, Microsoft Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Association for Computer Education, aimed to encourage all secondary schools to join the network of “Partnering Schools” and complete various “privacy protection missions” designated by the PCPD, with a view to fostering a culture of respecting and protecting personal data privacy on campus. This year, 67 secondary schools have become “Partnering Schools” to join hands with the PCPD in disseminating anti-doxxing messages by organising educational talks, broadcasting educational videos and distributing promotional materials, with a total of more than 17,000 students participating in the activities.
In his speech, Mr Tsang said, “As pointed out by President Xi Jinping, ‘Hong Kong will prosper only when its young people thrive; Hong Kong will develop only when its young people achieve well-rounded development; and Hong Kong will have a bright future only when its young people have good career prospects’. This highlights that the healthy growth, comprehensive development, and future planning of students are closely tied to the successful future development of Hong Kong. As youngsters nowadays grow up amidst frequent online activities, it is particularly important to help them deepen their understanding of the privacy safeguards and risks associated with online activities, and learn how to respect and protect personal data privacy.”
Given the rising popularity of the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots, the PCPD also included the Future Leaders Programme as one of the “privacy protection missions” of partnering schools. The Future Leaders Programme, themed “Small Leaders, Big Wisdom, Joins Hands to Build the AI Future”, enables participating students to learn the importance of a personal data privacy management programme and the standards of the ethical use of AI through various activities, including a topical seminar, exchanges with data protection officers and an AI practical workshop presented by Microsoft Hong Kong. A total of 90 secondary school students completed the training.
In her welcome address, the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, said, “The Chief Executive clearly reiterated the objective of strengthening support for youth development in his Policy Address. The Future Leaders Programme enables participating students to learn the essence of a personal data privacy management programme and how to use AI responsibly, so that they can understand how to reduce or prevent the risks associated with AI. I hope this valuable learning experience will help students become the ‘small leaders’ in the age of AI and prepare them for the AI era.”
“Partnering Schools” of the Student Ambassador Programme would receive diamond, gold, silver and bronze awards respectively, while students who have completed the Future Leaders Programme would be awarded a certificate. For more information about the Student Ambassador Programme, please visit the website:
https://www.pcpd.org.hk/childrenprivacy/en/student_ambassador_program/student-ambassador-program-2024_mission.html
The list of Partnering Schools of the Student Ambassador Programme 2024 is at Appendix.
The Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Erick TSANG Kwok-wai, GBS, IDSM, JP, officiated at the Ceremony and delivered opening remarks.
The Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Erick TSANG Kwok-wai, GBS, IDSM, JP (first from the right), and the Privacy Commissioner, Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling (first from the left), presented certificates to participating students of the Future Leaders Programme.
Guests took a group photo on stage.
The Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Erick TSANG Kwok-wai, GBS, IDSM, JP, guests and PCPD representatives with parents, teachers and students.
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Guests took a group photo on stage.
The Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Erick TSANG Kwok-wai, GBS, IDSM, JP, guests and PCPD representatives with parents, teachers and students.
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Appendix
List of Partnering Schools of
“Student Ambassador for Privacy Protection Programme – Partnering Schools Recognition Scheme 2024”
“Student Ambassador for Privacy Protection Programme – Partnering Schools Recognition Scheme 2024”
(In alphabetical order)
| Categories | Number | Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Partnering School – Diamond | 3 |
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| Partnering School – Gold | 12 |
|
| Partnering School – Silver | 16 |
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| Partnering School – Bronze | 36 |
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