The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, was interviewed by RTHK Radio 1’s “Open Line Open View” on 7 August to explain the latest trend of fraud cases using artificial intelligence (AI) deepfake technology and to provide advice on protecting personal data privacy.
During the interview, the Privacy Commissioner pointed out that with the increase in the number of fraud cases and heightened awareness of prevention of fraud among members of the public, the number of enquiries received by her Office in the first half of 2024 (nearly 600) relating to fraudulent activities targeting the personal data of the enquirers has increased by nearly 90% when compared to the same period last year.
Given that AI deepfake technology had become more sophisticated, the Privacy Commissioner reminded members of the public of the creation of fake photos and videos using the deepfake technology. She advised citizens to think twice and build a “human firewall” when they encounter suspicious photos or videos in order to protect their personal data privacy and avoid falling into the traps of swindlers.
The interview by RTHK Radio 1’s “Open Line Open View” can be listened here. (Chinese only)