Data hk is a tool that allows businesses to collect and analyse information. It can be used for a wide range of purposes, including customer satisfaction surveys, measuring market trends and helping governments develop policy. However, with the growing use of this information comes new privacy challenges. Many companies are now implementing data hk processes to ensure they meet their compliance obligations. However, they should be aware that these requirements are often different from those under other jurisdictions.
In Hong Kong, the PDPO defines personal data as information relating directly or indirectly to an identifiable individual who can be identified from the information in question. This definition is similar to that under other international regimes such as the Personal Data Protection Law in mainland China and the GDPR in the European Union.
While modernisation of data protection laws in Hong Kong is mooted, until this happens, it is important for businesses to understand their obligations under the existing framework. In particular, they must be mindful that the PDPO requires data users to obtain the voluntary and express consent of an individual before using his or her personal data for any new purpose. It also prevents the transfer of personal data outside Hong Kong unless it falls within one of the six core data use exemptions in the PDPO.
For example, data hk is permitted for the following purposes:
In addition, businesses that wish to use personal data in another jurisdiction must conduct a data transfer impact assessment. This will help them determine whether the benefits of transferring outweigh the risks and how they can mitigate those risks. Among other things, the assessment will consider both the destination country’s legal environment and its laws and practices in relation to data protection.
It is worth noting that a PICS must be provided to an individual before the collection of his or her personal data. This information must include a description of the purpose for which the personal data is to be collected and the classes of individuals to whom it may be transferred. If the personal data is not transferred, then there is no need to provide a PICS and the issues surrounding a transfer of data do not arise.
It is also worth noting that while many data privacy regimes have some form of extra-territorial application, the PDPO does not. Its jurisdiction only extends to those who have operations controlling the collection, holding, processing or use of data in or from Hong Kong.