The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, attended the Grand Opening of the “Smart & Secure City Hall” exhibition launched by the Hong Kong Productivity Council (the “HKPC”) on 4 September 2023. The exhibition showcases booths from the HKPC and various supporting organisations with a view to demonstrating the latest developments and trends in the field of cybersecurity. Being one of the supporting organisations, the PCPD has set up its own booth at the exhibition to highlight its efforts in promoting data security.
The Privacy Commissioner also spoke as a panellist at the panel discussion entitled “Cyber Security Tips for Individuals and Enterprises in Smart & Secure City” held at the Grand Opening. During her speech, the Privacy Commissioner emphasised the heightened importance of safeguarding personal data privacy in today’s digital era. She urged individuals to exercise caution and be mindful of potential privacy pitfalls when using online services such as social media platforms and online shopping platforms. She also reminded enterprises of the importance of preventing and managing data breaches properly to safeguard data security.