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Date: 22 November 2024
Reaching Out to the Community – Privacy Commissioner Interviewed by the Media to Explain the Collection of Personal Data by Online Travel Platforms
The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, was interviewed by RTHK Radio 1’s “HK2000” and Commercial Radio’s “On a Clear Day” on 19 November to explain the report titled “A Study of the Collection of Personal Data by 10 Online Travel Platforms” released by her Office (PCPD).
The Privacy Commissioner pointed out the review found that all the platforms reviewed track user activities on their platforms, including user location information and browsing histories. In relation to direct marketing, some platforms only provide bundled consents or set the default option as “agreed”. She recommended that online travel platforms should provide users with options to make voluntary choices.
The Privacy Commissioner also reminded members of the public to provide the minimum amount of personal data and adjust privacy settings when using online travel platforms. The Privacy Commissioner urged members of the public to verify the authenticity of websites and social media pages before purchasing travel products online to avoid scams.
Acting Senior Legal Counsel (Global Affairs & Research) of the PCPD, Ms Joyce LIU, was also interviewed by RTHK News’ “Hong Kong Today” and RTHK Radio 3’s “Backchat” to explain the report.
The interview by RTHK Radio 1's "HK2000" can be listened here (Chinese only).
The interview by RTHK News’ “Hong Kong Today” can be listened here (Chinese only). (54:07 – 59:38)
The interview by RTHK Radio 3’s “Backchat” can be listened here. (28:00 – 40:25)
The Privacy Commissioner pointed out the review found that all the platforms reviewed track user activities on their platforms, including user location information and browsing histories. In relation to direct marketing, some platforms only provide bundled consents or set the default option as “agreed”. She recommended that online travel platforms should provide users with options to make voluntary choices.
The Privacy Commissioner also reminded members of the public to provide the minimum amount of personal data and adjust privacy settings when using online travel platforms. The Privacy Commissioner urged members of the public to verify the authenticity of websites and social media pages before purchasing travel products online to avoid scams.
Acting Senior Legal Counsel (Global Affairs & Research) of the PCPD, Ms Joyce LIU, was also interviewed by RTHK News’ “Hong Kong Today” and RTHK Radio 3’s “Backchat” to explain the report.
The interview by RTHK Radio 1's "HK2000" can be listened here (Chinese only).
The interview by RTHK News’ “Hong Kong Today” can be listened here (Chinese only). (54:07 – 59:38)
The interview by RTHK Radio 3’s “Backchat” can be listened here. (28:00 – 40:25)
The Privacy Commissioner, Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling (left), was interviewed by RTHK Radio 1’s “HK2000”.