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The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, was interviewed by RTHK News’ “Hong Kong Today” and RTHK Radio 3’s “Hong Kong Today” on 22 October to explain the investigation findings on the data breach incident of the South China Athletic Association (SCAA) published by her Office.  
 
The Privacy Commissioner pointed out that deficiencies contributing to the occurrence of the incident included the accidental exposure of the relevant server to the internet, which significantly increased the risk of cyberattacks to the computer systems of the SCAA, and the lack of effective detection measures in its information systems. The Privacy Commissioner has served an Enforcement Notice on the SCAA, directing it to take measures to remedy the contravention and prevent recurrence of similar contravention in future.
 
To implement the policy objective of strengthening cybersecurity set out in the Chief Executive’s 2024 Policy Address, the Privacy Commissioner said that her Office has launched the “Data Security” Package to strengthen the capabilities of schools, non-profit-making organisations (NGOs) and small and medium enterprises in safeguarding data security and cybersecurity.
 
Chief Personal Data Officer (Compliance and Enquiries) of the PCPD, Mr Brad KWOK Ching-hei, was also interviewed by RTHK Radio 1’s “HK2000” on 24 October. He pointed that there was a clear upward trend in data breach incidents involving schools and NGOs in recent years. He urged organisations to stay vigilant and adopt appropriate data security measures to protect the personal data in their possession.