In order to ensure that data hk is handled in a responsible manner, there are some key points to consider. These include ensuring that the purpose of collection is clear, that data is adequate for its purposes and that it is only collected in relation to specified purposes. The data hk should also be collected with the consent of the individual. Moreover, the processing should be proportionate to that purpose and limited as much as possible. This is to protect the individual from unwarranted interference with his privacy, family, home, correspondence and honour and reputation.
Data hk can be used in many different ways. For example, it can be used for commercial app development or academic study. It can also be used to improve public services. The government collects a wide range of data, including demographic statistics, population density and health information. This information is then analyzed to make policy decisions.
Padraig Walsh from Tanner De Witt talks through the key points to consider for personal data transfers under Hong Kong law. It is important for businesses to understand the implications of data transfer regulations in this jurisdiction to reduce business risk and promote efficient compliance with such regulatory requirements.
A key aspect of data transfer under the PDPO is that the personal data is transferred to another location where the same statutory protections apply. It is also important to note that the PDPO takes a pragmatic approach to this. This is reflected in its guidance on the application of the PDPO’s ‘minimum necessary’ standard when transferring data overseas.
Data transfers are common in today’s global economy. This is especially the case for international mergers and acquisitions, where it may be essential that data is transferred between two parties in order to complete the transaction. However, data transfers can raise issues with respect to personal privacy. This is particularly the case where data is transferred outside of the European Union.
As such, it is important to ensure that data is transferred in accordance with the PDPO’s guidelines and that any transfers are undertaken on legitimate grounds. This is achieved by ensuring that the data user’s obligations under DPP1 (Purpose and Collection of Personal Data) and DPP3 (Use of Personal Data) are fulfilled. This is generally done by providing the data subject with a Personal Information Collection Statement (PICS) before collecting their data and obtaining their voluntary and express consent to transfer that data.
Achieving this requires an understanding of the underlying principles, and an appreciation of the differing interpretations of those principles in Hong Kong. This is the driving force behind the Access My Info: Hong Kong (AMI:HK) project, which aims to reveal if there is consistency in Hong Kong providers’ approach to their access obligations under the PDPO and whether they treat IP addresses as personal data. AMI:HK provides an easy to use web portal allowing residents of Hong Kong to submit data access requests in English or Chinese to eight different mobile phone and internet service providers.