Data Privacy

Businesses are advised by our data privacy experts for help in adopting sound privacy and security practices, ensuring regulatory and legal compliance, and protecting their competitive advantage

Partner

Carmen Tang

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

The Law Society of Hong Kong has presented the 2021 Awards for the Pro-bono and Community Recognition Programme:

 

The Law Society of Hong Kong - 2021

Three of Hugill & Ip partners ranked as Asialaw Distinguished Practitioner in the following practice areas:

Client feedback:

“Good practical dispute resolution services for medium–sized disputes.” – Dispute resolution 

“The firm is excellent for anti-discrimination work. They provide well-grounded and practical advice to their clients.” – Labour and employment 

“Clear and honest advice placed in the context of the legal framework in Hong Kong. Charges are very reasonable also.” – Labour and employment 

“We have worked closely with several partners who head different practice areas, and they have all provided excellent legal advice to us. Aside from being very professional solicitors, the firm has a practical and cost-effective way to approach legal needs. It is extremely thorough and very fast in getting back to us with the correct advice. We are also impressed about the Corporate Social Responsibility contribution that Hugill & Ip uses to give back to the community.” – Private client

Asialaw - 2022

Alfred Ip is recognised for his Contentious Trusts practice

Citywealth’s Leaders List is a curated directory of the leading individuals in international private client and wealth management. Over 15 years of research, Citywealth has identified the advisors and managers who regularly assist clients with £5million + in investable assets and some of the wealthiest billionaires in the world. All entries have been nominated for inclusion by their peers or organisations and independently verified by Citywealth with peer or client references.

Peer reviews:

“In the course of working with Alfred Ip in the past three years on one of the most complicated Estate Administration matters, he has repeatedly demonstrated his strong sense of fairness and practicality in his advice. I closely work with many different lawyers in my professional capacity as liquidator and estate administrator, and I am thoroughly impressed with the prompt and responsive support that Alfred and his Private Client team at Hugill & Ip consistently offered us.”
“I am a litigation solicitor of more than 35 years of standing. I have known Alfred Ip of Hugill & Ip for a number of years. We have worked together for parties in the same side of litigations as well as against each other. Alfred has always impressed upon me as a very seasoned professional in that he has been able to formulate effective litigation strategies to deal with complex litigation issues, especially in trust and matrimonial matters. I have no doubt that he is one of few top solicitors in Hong Kong in the field of Private Client matters.”

 

Citywealth's Leaders List - 2021

Alfred Ip of Hugill & Ip Solicitors is well respected in the Hong Kong private client market and has particular expertise assisting high net worth individuals on trust and probate issues, as well as estate administration and disputes.

An interviewee says: “Alfred Ip leads from the front – he is intelligent, curious, and has a desire to consume knowledge and deliver advice in a succinct and logical manner.” Another source enthuses: “His expertise and professional attributes gave me the confidence that he was giving me the best advice. He does a tremendous job explaining the risk options and strategies for the next steps.”

Chambers High Net Worth - 2021

Adam Hugill is recognised as Recommended Lawyer in the category of Leading Employment & Labour Lawyers.

Alfred Ip is recognised as First Tier Lawyer in the category of Leading Estates, Probate & Succession Litigation Lawyers.

They – and Hugill & Ip – have been identified by their fellow Hong Kong-based lawyers and barristers specialsing in these areas for their expertise and abilities.

Doyle's Guide - 2021

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.

Insights

Interact Law | A general guide to GDPR and its impact within and outside the EU

 Interact Law | A general guide to GDPR and its impact within and outside the EU 800 533 Carmen Tang

Podcast S3E4 | Data Privacy: Personal Data in the Workplace

 Podcast S3E4 | Data Privacy: Personal Data in the Workplace 1200 675 Carmen Tang

Hong Kong Lawyer | Hong Kong Court Warns an Application Based on Data Obtained Through ‘Backdoors’ is An Affront to the Court

 Hong Kong Lawyer | Hong Kong Court Warns an Application Based on Data Obtained Through ‘Backdoors’ is An Affront to the Court 800 534 Hugill & Ip
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E-Zone | 完善數據私隱管理框架 免誤墜法網

 E-Zone | 完善數據私隱管理框架 免誤墜法網 1200 900 Hugill & Ip
  • Hugill & Ip

LexisNexis | Penalties for Data Privacy Breaches

 LexisNexis | Penalties for Data Privacy Breaches 800 568 Hugill & Ip
  • Hugill & Ip

Proposed Amendments of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance

 Proposed Amendments of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance 600 397 Carmen Tang

Hong Kong Economic Times | 港企私隱意識增 加強培訓添保障

 Hong Kong Economic Times | 港企私隱意識增 加強培訓添保障 800 600 Hugill & Ip
  • Hugill & Ip
Data privacy

Legislation on Data Security and Breaches

 Legislation on Data Security and Breaches 1200 644 Carmen Tang

DNA and Data Privacy

 DNA and Data Privacy 800 533 Carmen Tang

Human Resources Magazine | How employers can minimise data privacy risks during WFH

 Human Resources Magazine | How employers can minimise data privacy risks during WFH 1200 800 Hugill & Ip
  • Hugill & Ip

Specific Discovery and the Relevance of Personal Data

 Specific Discovery and the Relevance of Personal Data 1200 900 Carmen Tang

COVID-19: What’s Next?

 COVID-19: What’s Next? 2560 1440 Hugill & Ip
  • Hugill & Ip

Data Privacy Risks While Working From Home

 Data Privacy Risks While Working From Home 1200 811 Carmen Tang

COVID-19: Protecting Your Child’s Data Privacy

 COVID-19: Protecting Your Child’s Data Privacy 900 661 Carmen Tang

COVID-19 and Smartphone Tracking: You’re Being Watched!

 COVID-19 and Smartphone Tracking: You’re Being Watched! 900 599 Carmen Tang

HIV Status and Confidentiality

 HIV Status and Confidentiality 1200 795 Carmen Tang

HIV Status and Confidentiality

 HIV Status and Confidentiality 1275 678 Carmen Tang

Is Big Data the Cause or the Cure to Modern Mental Health Issues?

 Is Big Data the Cause or the Cure to Modern Mental Health Issues? 1200 677 Carmen Tang

Data Privacy Focus Monday: Data Protection Principle (6) – Data Access and Correction Principle

 Data Privacy Focus Monday: Data Protection Principle (6) – Data Access and Correction Principle 900 605 Carmen Tang

Data Privacy Focus Monday: Data Protection Principles (4) and (5) – Data Security and Openness

 Data Privacy Focus Monday: Data Protection Principles (4) and (5) – Data Security and Openness 800 533 Carmen Tang

Data Privacy Focus Monday: Data Protection Principle (3) – Data Use Principle

 Data Privacy Focus Monday: Data Protection Principle (3) – Data Use Principle 1200 800 Carmen Tang

Data Privacy Focus Monday: Data Protection Principle (2) – Accuracy and Retention Principle

 Data Privacy Focus Monday: Data Protection Principle (2) – Accuracy and Retention Principle 780 520 Carmen Tang

Data Privacy Focus Monday: Data Protection Principle (1) – Data Collection Principle

 Data Privacy Focus Monday: Data Protection Principle (1) – Data Collection Principle 780 520 Carmen Tang

Data Privacy Focus Monday: An Introduction to Data Privacy in the 21st Century

 Data Privacy Focus Monday: An Introduction to Data Privacy in the 21st Century 680 454 Carmen Tang

Publication of Celebrities’ Intimate Footage: Food for Thought

 Publication of Celebrities’ Intimate Footage: Food for Thought 1100 733 Carmen Tang

Catch Me if You Can: A Cybersecurity Dilemma

 Catch Me if You Can: A Cybersecurity Dilemma 1450 1004 Carmen Tang

Hackers’ Latest Airline Target: Cathay Pacific Data Loss Outbreak

 Hackers’ Latest Airline Target: Cathay Pacific Data Loss Outbreak 596 477 Carmen Tang

Give Me My Personal Data!

 Give Me My Personal Data! 1200 677 Carmen Tang
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