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Date: 5 September 2023

Promoting Data Security – Privacy Commissioner Speaks at the Grand Opening of HKPC’s “Smart & Secure City Hall” Exhibition

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.


The Privacy Commissioner, Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling (middle), spoke as a panellist at the panel discussion. Ms Frances LEE King-hei, Senior Superintendent of Police of Hong Kong Police Force (1st from left), Ms Gilly WONG Fung-han, Chief Executive of Consumer Council (2nd from left), Mr CHEUNG Yee-wai Daniel, Deputy Government Chief Information Officer (Acting) of Office of the Government Chief Information (2nd from right) also attended the panel discussion as panellists with Mr Alex CHAN, General Manager, Digital Transformation of HKPC (1st from right) as the moderator.
 

The Privacy Commissioner (3rd from right) took photo with Mr Mohamed BUTT, Executive Director of HKPC (2nd from right) and other speakers.
 

The Privacy Commissioner and representatives of the PCPD at the PCPD’s booth of the exhibition.