Phase 2 of the new inspection regime of the register of the Companies Registry come into effect on 24 October 2022, allowing Hong Kong companies to limit disclosure to the general public certain personal information of their directors and secretaries
Requesting references for prospective employers is common practice: what do you need to know when requesting or providing references?
Tackling loopholes related to online scams
Adam Hugill talks about use of social media and impact it can have in the workplace – highlighting some examples that may cause substantial trouble for employers and employees
Do’s and don’ts for every business that deals with Data Privacy
Improving Data Privacy management in order to avoid legal problems
The lack of a mandatory data breach notification provides an additional difficulty to pursue remedies – proposals to amend the PDPO will address such issues
When can we expect proposed amendments of the PDPO, if passed, to enhance the protection of personal data privacy in Hong Kong?
Hong Kong companies’ privacy awareness rises, strengthening training to enhance protections.
Carmen Tang on current legislation in Hong Kong related to personal data breaches and expected developments, which will likely introduce related penalties.