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Webinar on “The Mainland’s Security Assessment Measures on Cross-border Transfers of Data”

The Security Assessment Measures on Cross-border Transfers of Data (the Measures) promulgated by the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) came into operation on 1 September 2022. The Measures state the security assessment rules for companies with businesses in China that transfer data out of China, with a view to regulating outbound data transfer activities.

To help relevant enterprises or organisations understand the latest developments of the legal requirements on the Mainland with regard to cross-border transfers of personal information, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) organises the webinar on “The Mainland’s Security Assessment Measures on Cross-border Transfers of Data” on 29 September 2022. Legal experts from the Mainland and Hong Kong will discuss the features of the Measures and share practical tips on how enterprises can prepare themselves to comply with the requirements under the Measures.

Legal professionals and those who have business relationships with the Mainland are welcome to attend.

Date	29 September 2022 (Thursday)
Time	3:00pm – 4:30pm
Mode	Webinar
Speakers	Professor HONG Yan-qing - School of Law, Beijing Institute of Technology Ms Clarice Yue - Counsel, Bird & Bird Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling - Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Hong Kong
Key Topics	Highlights and Features of the Measures Brief Introduction of the Mainland’s “Draft Rules on the Standard Contracts for Cross-border Transfers of Personal Information” and “Practical Guidance on Cybersecurity Standards – Technical Specifications for Security Certification of Cross-border Processing of Personal Information” How Enterprises can Prepare Themselves to Comply with the Requirements under the Measures Overview of the PCPD’s Guidance on Recommended Model Contractual Clauses for Cross-border Transfers of Personal Data
Language	Cantonese and Putonghua
Fee	$500 (Standard fee) / $400 (Discounted fee for PCPD’s Data Protection Officers’ Club members)
Accreditation	CPD points being applied for from the Law Society
Target Audience	Legal professionals, Compliance Officers, Data Protection Officers, IT professions and others who have business operations in the Mainland or have business relationships with the Mainland
Registration	Please enrol by completing the online enrollment page, and settle the payment on or before 28 September 2022 (Wednesday) 5pm via the following methods: Cheque Please submit a crossed cheque payable to: “Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data” to the following address: Manager (Communications and Education) Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Room 1303, 13/F, Dah Sing Financial Centre, 248 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong Pay by FPS (Faster Payment System) FPS identifier: echeque@pcpd.org.hk Please input the participant's name (must be the same as the participant's name submitted for enrollment) and the enrolment reference number (e.g. SE00xxxx) at "message to recipient" before transaction. After payment is confirmed, please capture the screen showing successful transaction with payment date, payer bank, transaction reference number and the amount paid and then send it to training@pcpd.org.hk. *The fee is non-refundable
Enquiries	Telephone: 2877 7169 (Mr CHIU); 3423 6654 (Ms WONG) Email: training@pcpd.org.hk

Remarks:

1. Enrolment will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis. The PCPD reserves the right of final decision.
2. Successful applicants will receive a confirmation email by 28 September 2022 (Wednesday).
3. The PCPD will not issue records of attendance for participants.
4. Personal Information Collection Statement: Personal data provided in this form will be used for the purpose of carrying out the above-mentioned event. You have the right to request access to and correction of your personal data held by the PCPD. You should make your data access request by completing the Data Access Request Form (OPS003) and sending the completed Form directly to the Data Protection Officer of the PCPD by fax (2877 7026), by email at communications@pcpd.org.hk or in person or by mail to the PCPD, Room 1303, 13/F, Dah Sing Financial Centre, 248 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong.
5. Please note that the webinar may be filmed, photographed and/or recorded for PCPD's future educational purpose.
6. The PCPD reserves the right to modify the content and the date of the webinar.
7. For enquiry, please email training@pcpd.org.hk or call 2877 7169 (Mr CHIU).

Security measures taken by the PCPD for webinar:

1. The personal data collected in connection with the enrolment in webinar will be used for arranging the webinar. The PCPD will take security measures for storage. The PCPD will not disclose the personal data collected to other parties.
2. Login information provided by participants is used for statistical purposes and carrying out the above-mentioned webinar only by the PCPD.
3. No participants shall publish the content of the webinar in any format (including but not limited to recording audios and videos) without prior written consent from the PCPD.

Importance notes for participants on data security:

1. Please log in with your Reference Number. Avoid using misleading name or online nickname so that the host can identify users easily.
2. Do not share or publish the meeting ID, meeting links and password sent by the organiser arbitrarily.
3. Ensure that the network connections are safe and secure (e.g. do not use public Wi-Fi, and use strong encryption for Wi-Fi network). Ensure that all devices are installed with the latest security patches and anti-virus software, and properly protected by firewalls.
4. Participants are recommended to stop screen sharing, mute the microphone and turn off the webcam after logging in.
5. Do not click any suspicious links during the webinar.
6. Do not share confidential information during the webinar.
7. Participants should be aware of any suspicious account activity. Sign out all Zoom account when in doubt.