Over the past month, Hong Kong Courts and the Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”) have taken action under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (“PDPO”) against an insurance agent, a marketing company and a licensed individual for improper handling of personal data, resulting in a Community Service Order, a fine, and an SFC disciplinary action. These … Continue reading
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) announced on 1 December 2015 that it has commenced an investigation on a data breach incident of VTech Holdings Limited (VTech), a Hong Kong stock exchange listed supplier of children’s learning products that is based in Hong Kong. The scope of the data breach is … Continue reading