The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, published an article entitled “City’s AI data guidelines can help firms embrace the future”.
The Privacy Commissioner pointed out that while organisations in various industries have been exploring ways to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their operations to enhance efficiency and diversify business portfolios, they are concerned about difficulties in compliance in the absence of guidance. On the other hand, the adoption of AI also presents privacy and ethical risks.
Indeed, AI security is an important aspect of national security. As advocated in the “Global AI Governance Initiative” promulgated by the Mainland in October 2023, the development and security of AI are of equal importance.
To support the Mainland’s “Global AI Governance Initiative” and to respond to industry needs, the Privacy Commissioner’s Office has published the “Artificial Intelligence: Model Personal Data Protection Framework” (the Model Framework), with a view to assisting organisations to procure, implement and use AI, including generative AI, in compliance with the relevant requirements of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.
The Privacy Commissioner believes that the Model Framework will foster the healthy and safe development of AI in Hong Kong, facilitate Hong Kong’s development into an innovation and technology hub, and propel the expansion of the digital economy not only in Hong Kong but throughout the Greater Bay Area.
The article was published in South China Morning Post, Ta Kung Pao, Sing Tao Daily, HK01, Hong Kong Economic Journal, Hong Kong Economic Times and Ming Pao on 25 July 2024.
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