A data hk is an electronic information system that enables the storage and retrieval of large amounts of data. The data can be accessed in real time and in any format required, including line graphs and cross sectional plots on maps. Its use helps reduce costs, increase efficiency and enhance the quality of service. The data hk also provides an opportunity for researchers to study the evolution of the economy and society, as well as to identify patterns and trends in social, cultural, and economic developments. It is important to know that the data is collected through a range of sources, and it may contain confidential information. This data is then analyzed by analysts to make recommendations and predictions.
It is essential to understand the interpretation of key data privacy concepts in Hong Kong. This article from Tanner De Witt’s Data Privacy practice group examines some key points to note when transferring personal data across borders in Hong Kong. Padraig Walsh, partner at the firm, provides an overview of the PDPO’s interpretation of key data privacy principles.
The PDPO defines “data user” as a person who controls the collection, processing, holding and use of data on an identifiable natural person, regardless of the location from which it is managed or operated. This definition differs from that of several other data protection regimes, including the GDPR, which defines an identifiable natural person as one who can be identified, either alone or in conjunction with other persons, by reference to an identifier such as name; identification number; location data; or online identifiers, or by any factor specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that person.
Another difference is the scope of jurisdiction of the PDPO, which does not include extraterritorial application. This means that the PDPO only applies to a person who operates in, or from, Hong Kong. This is important because it limits the potential liability of data users who transfer personal data outside of Hong Kong, whereas other data protection regimes have a broader territorial scope.
Finally, the PDPO contains an obligation to notify data subjects when it intends to transfer their personal data to a third party. This requirement is less onerous than that of the GDPR, but it is still a requirement that all data users should adhere to as a matter of good practice.
The PDPO also includes criminal offences for disclosing personal data without consent, known as doxxing, which can lead to fines and imprisonment. It is therefore vital that data users comply with the PDPO to avoid breaching these rules and ensure they can be held liable in the event of a breach. In addition, the PDPO allows data subjects to bring civil actions for compensation in cases of a breach. This is in addition to the right to request for their personal data to be deleted or corrected. This is to provide them with complete control over their data.