Bio
Bio
Carmen has been practicing law in Hong Kong for over 15 years, during which she has worked in both the private and public sectors, including the government and the Law Society.
Qualifying in Hong Kong in 2004 and England and Wales in 2007, she started her legal career working as a commercial litigator where she advised and acted in a wide range of disputes, including those relating to the financial services sector.
Carmen’s skills as a litigator led to a call from the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data and, in 2010, she was appointed Legal Counsel with responsibility for providing legal advice on personal data protection issues arising from complaints or compliance checks. She also advised government organisations on data privacy issues, vetted proposed legislations, and handled appeal cases on the Privacy Commissioner’s behalf.
She expanded her legal expertise further in 2012 when she became Investigation Counsel for the Law Society of Hong Kong, leading probes into alleged professional misconduct cases for the Compliance Department. The role also included leading inspection and intervention exercises and assisting prosecutors in running disciplinary proceedings.
After five years as regulatory counsel, in 2017 Carmen returned to private practice as a Senior Associate – then Partner – in both Dispute Resolution and Data Privacy.
Carmen has recently advised and acted on various litigation and probate matters, including shareholders’ disputes, inheritance and dependants claims – including contentious probate actions, revocation of grants of representations and succession entitlement under interest. She also regularly advises organisations on all aspects of data protection compliance, and provides opinions on legal malpractice and professional ethics issues.
Carmen is a CEDR accredited Mediator and a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). She has recently been credited as Certified Information Privacy Professional / Asia (CIPP/A) and Certified Information Privacy Professional / Europe (CIPP/E). On 5 October 2020 she has been appointed as a Practising Solicitor Member of the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal Panel.
She has received the pro-bono award from The Hong Kong Law Society for her service to the community.
Carmen is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
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Human Resources Magazine | How employers can minimise data privacy risks during WFH
Human Resources Magazine | How employers can minimise data privacy risks during WFH https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/hugill-ip-stairs2-hdr_1200x800.jpg 1200 800 Hugill & Ip https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/hugill-and-ip-LogoMark_512x512.png
Specific Discovery and the Relevance of Personal Data
Specific Discovery and the Relevance of Personal Data https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/play-hole-pattern-leisure-toy-blank-893338-pxhere.com_-scaled-e1598933870652.jpg 1200 900 Carmen Tang https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/hugill-and-ip-solicitors-Carmen-Tang_500x700.jpg
World Litigation Forum | Civil litigation and the COVID-19 pandemic
World Litigation Forum | Civil litigation and the COVID-19 pandemic https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/covid-19-coronavirus-covid-cell-pandemic-corona-virus-1608796-pxhere.com_-scaled-e1588052895520.jpg 1600 900 Hugill & Ip https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/hugill-and-ip-LogoMark_512x512.png
Medical Negligence During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Medical Negligence During the COVID-19 Pandemic https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/image-from-rawpixel-id-2314815-jpeg-scaled-e1586938739546.jpg 1200 1200 Carmen Tang https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/hugill-and-ip-solicitors-Carmen-Tang_500x700.jpg
Data Privacy Risks While Working From Home
Data Privacy Risks While Working From Home https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/laptop-computer-keyboard-technology-number-security-545993-pxhere.com_-scaled-e1586499787635.jpg 1200 811 Carmen Tang https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/hugill-and-ip-solicitors-Carmen-Tang_500x700.jpg
COVID-19: Protecting Your Child’s Data Privacy
COVID-19: Protecting Your Child’s Data Privacy https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/computer-technology-play-social-internet-spring-795246-pxhere.com_-scaled-e1586165496291.jpg 900 661 Carmen Tang https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/hugill-and-ip-solicitors-Carmen-Tang_500x700.jpgPodcast S1E3 | Data Privacy: Legislation in Hong Kong, Data Breaches & Future Developments
Podcast S1E3 | Data Privacy: Legislation in Hong Kong, Data Breaches & Future Developments https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/hugill-ip-stairs2-hdr_1200x800.jpg 1200 800 Carmen Tang https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/hugill-and-ip-solicitors-Carmen-Tang_500x700.jpg
COVID-19 and Smartphone Tracking: You’re Being Watched!
COVID-19 and Smartphone Tracking: You’re Being Watched! https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/smartphone-hand-abstract-wave-flower-petal-616076-pxhere.com_-scaled-e1586165596935.jpg 900 599 Carmen Tang https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/hugill-and-ip-solicitors-Carmen-Tang_500x700.jpg
Medical Malpractice: Negligence Towards Cancer Patients
Medical Malpractice: Negligence Towards Cancer Patients https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/medical-pix.jpg 1200 799 Carmen Tang https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/hugill-and-ip-solicitors-Carmen-Tang_500x700.jpg
HIV Status and Confidentiality
HIV Status and Confidentiality https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/photography-symbol-color-blue-security-circle-1340768-pxhere.com-1-e1573179874172.jpg 1200 795 Carmen Tang https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/hugill-and-ip-solicitors-Carmen-Tang_500x700.jpg
HIV Status and Confidentiality
HIV Status and Confidentiality https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/hugill-and-ip-HIV-status-and-confidentiality-video-cover_sm.jpg 1275 678 Carmen Tang https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/hugill-and-ip-solicitors-Carmen-Tang_500x700.jpgGlobal Data Review | Former Hong Kong enforcer promoted to partner in private practice
Global Data Review | Former Hong Kong enforcer promoted to partner in private practice https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/hugill-ip-stairs2-hdr_1200x800.jpg 1200 800 Hugill & Ip https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/hugill-and-ip-LogoMark_512x512.png
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? https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/hugill-ip-privacy_1200x677-andrew-worley-299600-unsplash.jpg 1200 677 Carmen Tang https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/hugill-and-ip-solicitors-Carmen-Tang_500x700.jpgBusiness Insider – Singapore | Hugill & Ip, Solicitors Continues to Expand its Practice – Enhancing Private Client & Family and Employment Flagship Areas
Business Insider – Singapore | Hugill & Ip, Solicitors Continues to Expand its Practice – Enhancing Private Client & Family and Employment Flagship Areas https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Hugill-and-Ip-Pattern_1600x1006.png 1600 1006 Hugill & Ip https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/hugill-and-ip-LogoMark_512x512.png
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 https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/lianhao-qu-LfaN1gswV5c-unsplash-e1566151970317.jpg 900 605 Carmen Tang https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/hugill-and-ip-solicitors-Carmen-Tang_500x700.jpg
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 https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/markus-spiske-8OyKWQgBsKQ-unsplash-e1566151466370.jpg 800 533 Carmen Tang https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/hugill-and-ip-solicitors-Carmen-Tang_500x700.jpg
Data Privacy Focus Monday: Data Protection Principle (3) – Data Use Principle
Data Privacy Focus Monday: Data Protection Principle (3) – Data Use Principle https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/glen-carrie-ra4vJwxnvAo-unsplash-e1566150969639.jpg 1200 800 Carmen Tang https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/hugill-and-ip-solicitors-Carmen-Tang_500x700.jpg
Data Privacy Focus Monday: Data Protection Principle (2) – Accuracy and Retention Principle
Data Privacy Focus Monday: Data Protection Principle (2) – Accuracy and Retention Principle https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/markus-spiske-L2cxSuKWbpo-unsplash-e1566150733365.jpg 780 520 Carmen Tang https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/hugill-and-ip-solicitors-Carmen-Tang_500x700.jpg
Data Privacy Focus Monday: Data Protection Principle (1) – Data Collection Principle
Data Privacy Focus Monday: Data Protection Principle (1) – Data Collection Principle https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/jason-blackeye-XYrjl3j7smo-unsplash-e1566150291489.jpg 780 520 Carmen Tang https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/hugill-and-ip-solicitors-Carmen-Tang_500x700.jpg
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 https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/joshua-sortino-LqKhnDzSF-8-unsplash-e1566149950863.jpg 680 454 Carmen Tang https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/hugill-and-ip-solicitors-Carmen-Tang_500x700.jpg
Publication of Celebrities’ Intimate Footage: Food for Thought
Publication of Celebrities’ Intimate Footage: Food for Thought https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/tinh-khuong-1210192-unsplash-e1556440330258.jpg 1100 733 Carmen Tang https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/hugill-and-ip-solicitors-Carmen-Tang_500x700.jpg
Interim Measures by Mainland China Courts Applicable to Hong Kong-seated Arbitrations
Interim Measures by Mainland China Courts Applicable to Hong Kong-seated Arbitrations https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/ethan-mcarthur-614463-unsplash-e1554898253631.jpg 800 1115 Carmen Tang https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/hugill-and-ip-solicitors-Carmen-Tang_500x700.jpg
Catch Me if You Can: A Cybersecurity Dilemma
Catch Me if You Can: A Cybersecurity Dilemma https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/data-compress-e1548234352137.jpg 1450 1004 Carmen Tang https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/hugill-and-ip-solicitors-Carmen-Tang_500x700.jpg
Hackers’ Latest Airline Target: Cathay Pacific Data Loss Outbreak
Hackers’ Latest Airline Target: Cathay Pacific Data Loss Outbreak https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/airplane-horizontal-edited-e1540878439860.jpg 596 477 Carmen Tang https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/hugill-and-ip-solicitors-Carmen-Tang_500x700.jpg