Newspaper Column

PCPD in Media

Interviews with Privacy Commissioner

Date	Media
2 November 2024	RTHK Radio 1's "Accountability" [Chinese only]
30 October 2024	RTHK Radio 1's "Open Line Open View" - The PCPD, together with 15 privacy protection authorities, issues a global joint statement to social media platforms on data scraping [Chinese only]
30 October 2024	RTHK Radio 1's "HK2000" - The PCPD, together with 15 privacy protection authorities, issues a global joint statement to social media platforms on data scraping [Chinese only]
29 October 2024	RTHK News' "Hong Kong Today" - The PCPD, together with 15 privacy protection authorities, issues a global joint statement to social media platforms on data scraping [Chinese only]
22 October 2024	RTHK Radio 3's "Hong Kong Today"- The investigation findings on a data breach incident and "Data Security" Package
22 October 2024	RTHK News' "Hong Kong Today"- The investigation findings on a data breach incident and "Data Security" Package [Chinese only]
20 September 2024	Commercial Radio's "On a Clear Day" - PCPD’s concern on the placing of “blind” recruitment advertisements on online recruitment platforms and to report on its enforcement work in the past three years since the commencement of the provisions criminalising doxxing acts under the PDPO [Chinese only]
20 September 2024	RTHK Radio 1's "HK2000"- PCPD’s concern on the placing of “blind” recruitment advertisements on online recruitment platforms and to report on its enforcement work in the past three years since the commencement of the provisions criminalising doxxing acts under the PDPO [Chinese only]
20 September 2024	RTHK Radio 3's "Hong Kong Today"- PCPD’s concern on the placing of “blind” recruitment advertisements on online recruitment platforms and to report on its enforcement work in the past three years since the commencement of the provisions criminalising doxxing acts under the PDPO
20 September 2024	RTHK Radio 1's "Hong Kong Today" – PCPD’s concern on the placing of “blind” recruitment advertisements on online recruitment platforms and to report on its enforcement work in the past three years since the commencement of the provisions criminalising doxxing acts under the PDPO [Chinese only]
19 September 2024	RTHK Radio 1's "Open Line Open View"- PCPD’s concern on the placing of “blind” recruitment advertisements on online recruitment platforms and to report on its enforcement work in the past three years since the commencement of the provisions criminalising doxxing acts under the PDPO [Chinese only]
28 August 2024	HK01
26 August 2024	Now News' "News Magazine"- Privacy Commissioner’s Office Issues New Versions of “Code of Practice on the Identity Card Number and other Personal Identifiers: Compliance Guide for Data Users” and Information Leaflet titled “Your Identity Card Number and Your Privacy” [Chinese only]
23 August 2024	RTHK Radio 1's "Open Line Open View" - Privacy Commissioner’s Office Issues New Versions of “Code of Practice on the Identity Card Number and other Personal Identifiers: Compliance Guide for Data Users” and Information Leaflet titled “Your Identity Card Number and Your Privacy” [Chinese only]
23 August 2024	RTHK Radio 1's "HK2000" - Privacy Commissioner’s Office Issues New Versions of “Code of Practice on the Identity Card Number and other Personal Identifiers: Compliance Guide for Data Users” and Information Leaflet titled “Your Identity Card Number and Your Privacy” [Chinese only]
9 August 2024	Kin Magazine
7 August 2024	RTHK Radio 1's "Open Line Open View" - Use of citizens' personal data for fraudulent purpose [Chinese only]
2 August 2024	RTHK Radio 1's "HK2000" - Use of citizens' personal data for fraudulent purpose [Chinese only]
13 July 2024	i-Cable News’ “Let’s Talk” – The work of the PCPD in safeguarding the privacy of members of the public in relation to personal data [Chinese only]
29 June 2024	RTHK Radio 1's "Hong Kong Letter" (Cantonese programme) Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Hong Kong [Chinese only]
12 June 2024	RTHK Radio 1's "Open Line Open View" – “Artificial Intelligence: Model Personal Data Protection Framework” [Chinese only]
12 June 2024	Now News' "News Magazine" – “Artificial Intelligence: Model Personal Data Protection Framework” (First part, Second part) [Chinese only]
12 June 2024	Commercial Radio's "On A Clear Day" – “Artificial Intelligence: Model Personal Data Protection Framework” [Chinese only]
12 June 2024	Metro Radio's "Roadmap to Knowledge Economy" – “Artificial Intelligence: Model Personal Data Protection Framework” [Chinese only]
12 June 2024	RTHK Radio 1's "HK2000" – “Artificial Intelligence: Model Personal Data Protection Framework” [Chinese only]
12 June 2024	RTHK Radio 1's "Hong Kong Today" – “Artificial Intelligence: Model Personal Data Protection Framework” [Chinese only]
11 June 2024	Sing Tao Daily [Chinese only]
3 May 2024	Commercial Radio's "On A Clear Day" – Report of “Ransomware Attack on the Information Systems of the Consumer Council”
3 May 2024	RTHK Radio 1's "HK2000" – Report of “Ransomware Attack on the Information Systems of the Consumer Council”
3 May 2024	RTHK Radio 3's "Hong Kong Today" – Report of “Ransomware Attack on the Information Systems of the Consumer Council”
3 May 2024	RTHK Radio 1's "Hong Kong Today" – Report of “Ransomware Attack on the Information Systems of the Consumer Council” [Chinese only]
26 March 2024	RTHK Radio 1's "Open Line Open View" – Two Leaflets Issued by the PCPD: “Protect Your Personal Data - Smart Use of Smartphones” and “Protect Your Personal Data - Be Smart on Social Media” [Chinese only]
26 March 2024	RTHK Radio 1's "HK2000" – Two Leaflets Issued by the PCPD: “Protect Your Personal Data - Smart Use of Smartphones” and “Protect Your Personal Data - Be Smart on Social Media” [Chinese only]
23 February 2024	Now News' "News Magazine" – PCPD's Compliance Report on the Use of Artificial Intelligence by Organisations (First part, Second part) [Chinese only]
9 February 2024	Metro Radio's "Roadmap to Knowledge Economy" – Works on Data Security
30 January 2024	Commercial Radio's "On A Clear Day" – PCPD's work in 2023 and Report on "Privacy Concerns on Electronic Food Ordering at Restaurants"
30 January 2024	RTHK Radio 1's "HK2000" – PCPD's work in 2023 and Report on "Privacy Concerns on Electronic Food Ordering at Restaurants"
29 January 2024	RTHK Radio 3's "Hong Kong Today" – Report on "Privacy Concerns on Electrionic Food Ordering at Restaurants"
25 January 2024	RTHK Radio 1's "Open Line Open View" – Suspected Data Breach Involving Various Social Media and Online Platforms
22 December 2023	Now News' "News Magazine" – Personal Data Privacy Protection (First Part, Second Part) [Chinese only]
22 December 2023	Commercial Radio's "On A Clear Day" – Privacy Commissioner’s Office Publishes Two Investigation Reports
22 December 2023	RTHK Radio 1's "HK2000" – Privacy Commissioner’s Office Publishes Two Investigation Reports
22 December 2023	RTHK Radio 1's "Hong Kong Today" – Carousell's Data Breach Incident: Privacy Commissioner Stated its Serious Failures
21 December 2023	RTHK Radio 1 "Open Line Open View" – Privacy Commissioner's report disclosed that over 320,000 Hong Kong users were involved in the data breach incident of the online trading platform
15 November 2023	RTHK Radio 1's "HK2000" – “Hong Kong Enterprise Cyber Security Readiness Index and Privacy Awareness” survey report
13 November 2023	Orange News' current affairs programme "StandUp"
6 October 2023	RTHK Radio 1's "HK 2000" – The fraudulent tricks of WhatsApp Account Hijacking [Chinese only]
6 October 2023	Commercial Radio "On A Clear Day" – The fraudulent tricks of WhatsApp Account Hijacking
14 September 2023	RTHK Radio 1's "Hong Kong Today"–The Pamphlet on "10 TIPS for Users of AI Chatbots" [Chinese only]
14 September 2023	Commercial Radio "On A Clear Day" –The Pamphlet on "10 TIPS for Users of AI Chatbots"
13 September 2023	Sing Tao Daily
28 August 2023	Now News' "News Magazine"– Data Scraping from Social Media Platforms (First Part, Second Part) [Chinese only]
5 August 2023	RTHK Radio 1’s “Hong Kong Today” – The Pamphlet on "Sharenting Dos and Don'ts" [Chinese only]
4 August 2023	Commercial Radio "On A Clear Day" – The Pamphlet on "Sharenting Dos and Don'ts"
4 August 2023	RTHK Radio 1's "HK2000"– The Pamphlet on "Sharenting Dos and Don'ts" [Chinese only]
16 June 2023	Ta Kung Pao (A1, A2, video) [Chinese only]
2 June 2023	RTHK Radio 1 "Open Line Open View" – Unauthorised Access to Credit Data in the TE Credit Reference System/ Online Shopping Platform To Review Privacy Settings [Chinese only]
2 June 2023	Now News' “News Magazine” –Online Shopping Platforms Reviewed Track Users’ Activities (First Part, Second Part) [Chinese only]
2 June 2023	RTHK Radio 1’s “HK2000” –Unauthorised Access to Credit Data in the TE Credit Reference System [Chinese only]
29 April 2023	RTHK Radio 1 "Hong Kong Letter" (Cantonese programme) Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Hong Kong [Chinese only]
25 April 2023	RTHK TV 32’s “Hong Kong United” – Generative Artificial Intelligence-Powered Chatbots [Chinese only]
27 February, 6, 13 & 20 March 2023	Metro Finance FM104’s “Viva Counselor” – Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance and the work of the PCPD [Chinese only] 27 February 6 March 13 March 20 March
14 February 2023	DotDotNews《議視聽》– PCPD's Work in 2022
10 February 2023	RTHK TV 32’s “Hong Kong United” – PCPD's Work in 2022 [Chinese only]
10 February 2023	RTHK Radio 1’s “HK2000” – PCPD's Work in 2022 [Chinese only]
10 February 2023	Metro Radio’s “Roadmap to Knowledge Economy” – PCPD's Work in 2022 [Chinese only]
9 February 2023	RTHK Radio 1 "Open Line Open View" – PCPD's Work in 2022
16 January 2023	RTHK Radio 1 "Open Line Open View" – A Fraud Case in which Fraudsters Used Others’ Facial Images to Obtain Personal Loans
22 Decemeber 2022	Now News' “News Magazine” – First Sentencing Case of the New Doxxing Offence [Chinese only]
16 December 2022	RTHK Radio 1 "Open Line Open View" – First Sentencing Case of the New Doxxing Offence [Chinese only]
16 December 2022	Commercial Radio "On A Clear Day" – First Sentencing Case of the New Doxxing Offence
10 December 2022	TVB "News Magazine" - Disclosure of Intimate Images
19 November 2022	RTHK Radio 1 "Accountability" - Two Investigation Reports, Combat Doxxing Offence, Public Register
15 October 2022	RTHK Radio 1 "Hong Kong Letter" (Cantonese programme) Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Hong Kong [Chinese only]
10 October 2022	Ta Kung Pao [Chinese only]
10 October 2022	Sing Tao Daily [Chinese only]
16 September 2022	CGj, journal of the Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute – Data governance – the privacy considerations
14 September 2022	RTHK Radio 1 "Open Line Open View" – Personal Data Fraud [Chinese only]
14 September 2022	Metro Radio "Road" – Personal Data Fraud [Chinese only]
14 September 2022	RTHK Radio 3 "Hong Kong Today" – Personal Data Fraud
14 June 2022	RTHK Radio 1 "HK2000" – Protection of Personal Data Privacy in Property Management Sector [Chinese only]
13 June 2022	RTHK Radio 1 "Open Line Open View" - Protection of Personal Data Privacy in Property Management Sector [Chinese only]
13 April 2022	RTHK Radio 1 "Open Line Open View" – PCPD Report on “Comparison of Privacy Settings of Social Media” [Chinese only]
March 2022	PaRR
January 2022	Feature Interview with Privacy Commissioner by Biz@HKUST, the HKUST Business School Magazine
11 December 2021	Hong Kong Economic Times [Chinese only]
16 November 2021	Phoenix Hong Kong Channel "News Decoder" [Chinese only]
1 November 2021	Now News' "News Magazine" – LeaveHomeSafe Mobile App [Chinese only]
29 October 2021	RTHK Radio 1 "Open Line Open View"
16 October 2021	CMG Radio The Greater Bay [Chinese only]
15 September 2021	Hong Kong Student Law Gazette
1 August 2021	Now News "now Forum" [Chinese only] First part Second part
30 July 2021	Sing Tao Daily [Chinese only]
30 July 2021	Ming Pao Daily [Chinese only]
17 July 2021	RTHK Radio 1 "Hong Kong Letter" (Cantonese Programme) [Chinese only]
16 July 2021	RTHK Radio 1 "HK2000" - Personal Data (Privacy) (Amendment) Ordinance [Chinese only]
6 & 7 July 2021	Commercial Radio News, Commercial Radio "On a Clear Day", HK01, Now News, Now News "News Magazine, RTHK News and RTHK Radio 1 "HK2000"
13 May 2021	Hong Kong Economic Times [Chinese only]
23 April 2021	CSj, monthly journal of The Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries
6 April 2021	RTHK Radio 1 "Open Line Open View" – the use of social media [Chinese only]
6 April 2021	RTHK Radio 1 "HK2000" – Suspected data breach relating to Facebook users [Chinese only]
6 April 2021	Commercial Radio News [Chinese only]
26 February 2021	Kin Magazine [Chinese only]
23 February 2021	RTHK Radio 1 "HK2000" LeaveHomeSafe Mobile App [Chinese only]
21 February & 15 March 2021	Sing Tao Daily [Chinese only]
13 February 2021	Now News "now Forum" Personal Data (Privacy) (Amendment) Ordinance [Chinese only]
29 January 2021	RTHK Radio 1 "Open Line Open View" – doxxing [Chinese only]
13 January 2021	Now News "News Magazine" – An instant messaging app changes its terms of service and privacy policy [Chinese only]
28 December 2020	Ming Pao Daily [Chinese only]
21 December 2020	Hong Kong Economic Journal [Chinese only]
9 & 19 November 2020	Hong Kong Economic Times [Chinese only]

PCPD’s articles in professional journals or other publications

Date	Title
November 2024	A Plus, journal of Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants: Safeguarding personal data privacy in the AI era with PCPD’s Model Framework
October 2024	OneTrust DataGuidance: Hong Kong, China: PCPD’s Model Framework Helps Organisations Using AI Ensure Compliance
August 2024	The 21st Century Director, journal of The Hong Kong Institute of Directors: The Era of AI: A Model Framework for Personal Data Protection for Directors
May 2024	The Bulletin: Safeguarding Data Security to Stay Competitive
April 2024	OneTrust DataGuidance: Hong Kong, China: Standard Contract for Cross-boundary Flow of Personal Information within the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area
April 2024	HR e-Journal of the Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management: Protecting Personal Data Privacy When Using Instant Messaging Apps in Human Resources Management: Recommendations from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data
January 2024	Banking Today: AI and Ethics: Ensuring the Responsible Use of Generative AI in Banking
November 2023	A Plus, journal of Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants: Navigating the Privacy and Ethical Challenges of Generative AI
September 2023	OneTrust DataGuidance: Hong Kong: The privacy and ethical risks of generative AI cannot be ignored
April 2023	A Plus, journal of Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants: Navigating Personal Data Privacy and Security in the Age of Digitisation
13 February 2023	CGj, journal of the Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute: Guidance on Data Security – Heightened Importance of Data Security Amid Increased Cyberthreats
7 February 2023	OneTrust DataGuidance: Hong Kong: One-year Anniversary Review of the Implementation of the New Anti-doxxing Regime
30 August 2022	The 21st Century Director, journal of The Hong Kong Institute of Directors: Adoption of Recommended Model Contractual Clauses for Cross-border Transfer of Personal Data
2 August 2022	Banking Today, the Bi-monthly Journal of The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers New Recommended Model Clauses for Cross-border Transfer of Personal Data
11 July 2022	CGj, journal of the Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute: Cross-border transfers of personal data
January 2022	OneTrust DataGuidance: Hong Kong: Amendments to Hong Kong privacy law to combat doxxing
October 2021	The Bulletin, journal of The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce: Implementing a Personal Data Privacy Management Programme to Gain Customers’ Trust
September 2021	The 21st Century Director, journal of The Hong Kong Institute of Directors: Protection of Personal Data on the Companies Register: The New Inspection Regime
September 2021	A Plus, journal of Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants: Protection of personal data on the Companies Register: the new inspection regime
August 2021	A Plus, journal of Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants: Implementing a Personal Data Privacy Management Programme to Gain Customers’ Trust
August 2021	CSj, monthly journal of The Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries: Implementing a Privacy Management Programme
28 May 2021	The 21st Century Director, journal of The Hong Kong Institute of Directors: Implementing a Privacy Management Programme to Gain Customers’ Trust
29 March 2021	OneTrust DataGuidance: Data privacy issues relating to COVID-19 contact tracing apps

PCPD's newspaper articles

Date	Title
September 2024	Implementing the Spirit of Third Plenary Session, Upholding Fundamental Principles and Breaking New Ground at Work [Chinese only]
July 2024	City's AI data guidelines can help firms embrace the future
January 2024	Harmless fun? Think twice before sharing your children’s lives online
October 2023	Data security must be enhanced to foil threats
September 2023	Your personal information is not safe when you shop online
April 2023	Tech Firms Need to Develop AI Ethically and Responsibly
December 2022	New anti-doxxing regime is beginning to bear fruits
February 2022	Hong Kong’s vaccine pass is a vital, and secure, tool in war against Covid-19
December 2021	New Data Transfer Rules of the Mainland [Chinese only]
November 2021	Hong Kong’s anti-doxxing law plugs privacy loophole and protects freedoms
July 2021	Safeguarding Personal Data Privacy When Citizens Participate in Lucky Draw Activities [Chinese only]
April 2021	Social media users must realise 'free' apps have a price
December 2020	Doxxing cannot be tolerated in any civilised society

PCPD in TV and radio programmes

Date	Media
24 October 2024	RTHK Radio 1's "HK2000"- The investigation findings on a data breach incident and "Data Security" Package [Chinese only]
15 February 2024	TVB News' "A Closer Look" [Chinese only]
21 September 2023	TVB News' "A Closer Look" [Chinese only]
24 August 2023	RTHK Radio 3's "Backchat"
10 August 2023	Now TV’s “News Magazine” – The Pamphet on "Sharenting Dos and Don'ts" (First Part, Second Part) [Chinese only]
10 August 2023	RTHK Radio 1's "Open Line Open View"– Handling of Unlawful Publicaiton of Intimate Images [Chinese only]
2 April 2023	Now News "Now Report" (first part, second part) [Chinese only]
16 December 2022	RTHK News [Chinese only]
13 December 2022	HOY TV "City Focus" [Chinese only]
4 July 2022	TVB "Scoop" [Chinese only]
8 August 2021	TVB "Sunday Report" [Chinese only]
2 April 2021	RTHK Radio 5 "Elderly Academy – Elderly IT New Vision" episode 20: Protecting Privacy – Online Activities and Shopping (Notes) [Chinese only]
26 March 2021	RTHK Radio 5 "Elderly Academy – Elderly IT New Vision" episode 19: Beware of doxxing – use social media mindfully (Notes) [Chinese only]
May 2019	Radio Drama: "Privacy Clubhouse" [Chinese only]
May 2018	Radio Drama for SME "Get to know more about personal data protection" [Chinese only]

PCPD's column in Hong Kong Lawyer

Date	Title
December 2024	Cyber Security and AI Security: Prioritising Protection of Personal Data Privacy in the Digital Era
August 2024	Artificial Intelligence: The Model Personal Data Protection Framework
April 2024	Smart Use of Smartphones and Social Media Starts Today
March 2024	A Trusted Framework for the Cross-boundary Flow of Personal Information within the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area
December 2023	Safeguarding Data Security in Hong Kong: A Call to Action
November 2023	Responsible "Sharenting" for Protecting Children's Digital Privacy
October 2023	Data Security at the Heart of the Digital World
July 2023	PCPD's Updated Guidance On Data Breach
June 2023	AI's Tipping Point: A Reminder on the Importance of Privacy and Ethics
January 2023	One Year On: A Review of the New Anti-doxxing Regime
October 2022	Personal Data Protection in the Digital Era
June 2022	Adoption of Recommended Model Contractual Clauses for Cross-border Transfer of Personal Data
April 2022	Work-from-home Brings New Challenges to Data Protection
March 2022	Vaccine Pass - Striking a Reasonable Balance Between Protecting Privacy and Public Health
December 2021	Cross-border Transfer of Data under the Personal Information Protection Law of the Mainland
November 2021	The Personal Data (Privacy)(Amendment) Ordinance 2021 A New Regulatory Regime
October 2021	The European Commission's New Standard Contractual Clauses for International Data Transfers: Implications for Hong Kong Entities
September 2021	PCPD's Guidance on the Ethical Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence
July 2021	Limiting Disclosure of Personal Data in the Companies Register Will Help Curb Doxxing
April 2021	Use of Social Media and Instant Messaging Apps – A Personal Data Privacy Perspective
March 2021	Face to Face with Ada Chung Lai-ling
January 2021	Protecting Personal Data under Work-from-home Arrangements
December 2020	Doxxing Can Bring Serious Legal Consequences
November 2020	Global Privacy Assembly Adopted a Resolution to Encourage Accountability in the Development and Use of AI
October 2020	Tackling Privacy Issues with Care Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
September 2020	The Implications of Schrems II Judgment on Cross-border/boundary Data Transfer
August 2020	Right to Privacy and Right to Vote
July 2020	To Watch and to be Watched: Behavioural Tracking and Content Personalisation by Streamers
June 2020	Video Conferencing Privacy
May 2020	Balancing Privacy Right Against Public Interests Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
April 2020	Privacy Risks of Public Wi-Fi and Public USB Charging
March 2020	Application of Blockchain
February 2020	The Evolving Personal Information Regulatory Framework in the Mainland of China
January 2020	Weaponization of Personal Data and Duty of Social Media
December 2019	Privacy Risks of Cloud Computing
November 2019	Cookies – Ever Your Choice?
October 2019	Be Prepared for the Privacy Challenges of 5G
September 2019	Filter Bubbles and Big Nudging: Impact on Data Privacy and Civil Society
August 2019	Data Security
July 2019	Blockchain and Data Protection
June 2019	Privacy Issues of Fingerprints Scanning
May 2019	Facial Recognition and CCTV surveillance
April 2019	The Privacy Implications of Artificial Intelligence
March 2019	How Internet of Things May Expose Your Privacy
February 2019	Data Protection in Digital Revolution

"Tips on Privacy Protection" -- PCPD's column in eCampus Today

Date	Title
June 2019	Children Privacy Protection Should Be Cautions [Chinese only]
January 2019	Privacy Tips for Parents [Chinese only]
June 2018	Be Smart On Social Network [Chinese only]
April 2018	Be Aware of Privacy When Using Free Wi-Fi [Chinese only]
March 2018	It's More Than "Tag" and "Like" [Chinese only]
January 2018	Be Smart on Online Shopping [Chinese only]