Businesses are becoming increasingly aware that personal data is a strategic asset and understand that they cannot lose sight of the wealth embedded such data. Authorities worldwide have been tightening data protection regulations in light of the increase in information flow primarily resulting from the emergence of digital economies.
Issues which data protection and privacy law raised can be both complex and far-reaching and the penalties for non-compliance are becoming increasingly severe.
Our data protection and privacy practice covers full range of data protection, privacy and associated matters. We have been involved in formulating regulations and advising clients on contentious and non-contentious data protection matters. We focus on working together with clients in devising practical solutions to data protection and privacy issues, with the aim of maximizing data value while minimizing legal and reputational risks.
References
Two of Hugill & Ip partners ranked as Chambers and Partners Greater China Region for Family/Matrimonial (International Firms – Band 2):
- Caroline McNally (Leading Individual – Band 1)
- Kajal Aswani (Up and Coming)
Adam Hugill ranked as Leading Individual (Band 2) in Chambers and Partners Greater China Region for Employment Hong Kong-based International Firms, China (Band 3)
Christopher Hooley ranked as Leading Individual (Band 3) in Chambers and Partners Greater China Region for Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms
Christopher Hooley of Hugill & Ip Solicitors heads the corporate and commercial law practice group at the firm. He is held in high regard for his wide-ranging practice advising multinationals on M&A transactions and joint ventures, and is active on both local and cross-border transactions.
The Law Society of Hong Kong has presented the 2023 Awards for the Pro-bono and Community Recognition Programme:
- Hugill & Ip – Silver Law Firm Award
- Individual Gold Award: Alfred Ip (Woon Shun), Frances Tsang (Fan Ching)
- Individual Silver Award: Raphael Wong, Saajandeep Singh, Jeffrey Chan
- Individual Bronze Award: Adam Hugill, Gary Wong, Harry Tang
Three of Hugill & Ip partners ranked as Legal 500 Leading Individuals in the following practice areas:
- Alfred Ip and Caroline McNally for Private Client and Family
- Adam Hugill for Labour and Employment
Moreover, the firm is also recognized in Commercial, Corporate and M&A for the independent Hong Kong law firms category.
How we can help you
- Data collection statements and retention policies
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and ‘safe habour’
- Cyber security and cyber crime
- Security breaches and breach management policies
- Data access and collection requests
- Cross border data transfers
- Website privacy policies
- Direct marketing
- Employment data protection matters
- Training on data protection and privacy law
Advice
Managing risk and adopting sound privacy and security standards is essential. The potential for misuse of sensitive personal information has triggered legislative and regulatory action worldwide – the risks are high.
Our specialists can help you address various steps to enable and support your compliance in all aspects of data privacy laws, including drafting and reviewing relevant documents for your business, including privacy notices, data protection policies, consent forms and data processing agreements.
We often negotiate appropriate contractual terms with data processors and advise on appropriate action in the event of a personal data breach. We also provide flexible and tailored training courses for businesses to help them understand the issues and steps they need to be aware of in ensuring compliance with the likes of data protection and privacy regulations.