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BDA’s Fifth Annual Bermuda Tech Summit To Be Held October 8-10

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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The fifth annual Bermuda Tech Summit, presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA), will be held from October 8-10, with the theme ‘Building a Foundation for the Future’.

Key Points: 
  • The fifth annual Bermuda Tech Summit, presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA), will be held from October 8-10, with the theme ‘Building a Foundation for the Future’.
  • Additional topics will include climate tech, data privacy, carbon credit trading platforms, and pioneering digital assets.
  • The Bermuda Tech Summit, presented by the BDA is the signature event of the annual ‘Bermuda Tech Week’ being held from October 7-13 – stay tuned for more information about Bermuda Tech Week events in coming weeks.
  • An independent, public-private partnership, we connect you to industry professionals, regulatory officials, and key contacts in the Bermuda government to assist domicile decisions.

Reaching Out to the Community – Representatives of the PCPD Interviewed by the Media

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Friday, August 11, 2023
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Representatives of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) were interviewed by RTHK Radio 1’s “Open Line Open View” and Now News’ “News Magazine” on 10 August.

Key Points: 
  • Representatives of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) were interviewed by RTHK Radio 1’s “Open Line Open View” and Now News’ “News Magazine” on 10 August.
  • The PCPD had taken the initiative to contact the relevant organisation to offer assistance, and would carry out online patrols and follow up the matter.
  • She also explained the pamphlet entitled “Sharenting Dos and Don’ts” issued by the PCPD, and provided tips for parents on the publication of posts about their children on social media platforms.
  • Senior Legal Counsel, Ms Hermina NG (left), was interviewed by Now News’ “News Magazine”.

A 28-year-old Chinese Female Arrested for Suspected Doxxing Offence Relating to Emotional Entanglements

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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Date: 10 August 2023

Key Points: 
  • Date: 10 August 2023
    A 28-year-old Chinese Female Arrested for Suspected Doxxing Offence
    Relating to Emotional Entanglements
    The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) today arrested a Chinese female aged 28 in the New Territories.
  • The arrested person was suspected to have disclosed the personal data of her ex-boyfriend without his consent, in contravention of section 64(3A) of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO).
  • The PCPD’s investigation revealed that the victim and the arrested person had had a close relationship.
  • In around mid-2022, the arrested person contacted the victim to harass him and demanded compensation from him but the victim refused her demand.

Reaching Out to the Community – Privacy Commissioner Interviewed by the Media to Explain the Pamphlet on “Sharenting Dos and Don’ts”

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, was interviewed by RTHK Radio 1’s “HK2000”, Commercial Radio 1’s “On a Clear Day” on 4 August and RTHK Radio 1’s “Hong Kong Today” on 5 August to explain the pamphlet entitled “Sharenting Dos and Don’ts” (Pamphlet) issued by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data.

Key Points: 
  • The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, was interviewed by RTHK Radio 1’s “HK2000”, Commercial Radio 1’s “On a Clear Day” on 4 August and RTHK Radio 1’s “Hong Kong Today” on 5 August to explain the pamphlet entitled “Sharenting Dos and Don’ts” (Pamphlet) issued by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data.
  • During the interviews, the Privacy Commissioner pointed out that as parents are more likely to share their children’s daily lives on social media during the summer vacation, the Pamphlet aims to provides some tips for parents before they publish any post about their children online.
  • The interview by RTHK Radio 1’s “HK2000” can be listened here.
  • (Chinese only)
    The interview by RTHK Radio 1’s “Hong Kong Today” can be listened here (from 1”04”14 to 1”10”14) (Chinese only).

Think Twice before “Sharenting” Privacy Commissioner’s Office Publishes a Pamphlet on Sharenting Dos and Don’ts

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, said, “While ‘sharenting’ may seem harmless at first sight, the potential impacts of over-sharing your children’s daily lives online may encompass long-term consequences affecting their future education or even work prospects.

Key Points: 
  • The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, said, “While ‘sharenting’ may seem harmless at first sight, the potential impacts of over-sharing your children’s daily lives online may encompass long-term consequences affecting their future education or even work prospects.
  • Communication is the key in this regard and it is important to respect children’s privacy and wishes before you share anything about them online.
  • Do think twice before ‘sharenting’.”
    The Pamphlet highlights the following tips for parents:
    Dos
    Don’ts
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    Beware of the details of disclosure
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    Communicate – Seek agreement
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    Double check your privacy settings
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    Think about the future
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    Don’t overlook your children’s privacy
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    Don’t live for the “likes”
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    Don’t overshare
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    Don’t post photos of other children without permission from their parents
    The Pamphlet can be downloaded here
    .
  • The Pamphlet on “Sharenting Dos and Don’ts”
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Privacy Commissioner’s Office Issues Updated Guidance on Election Activities for Candidates, Government Departments, Public Opinion Research Organisations and Members of the Public

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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Date: 2 Aug 2023

Key Points: 
  • Date: 2 Aug 2023
    Privacy Commissioner’s Office Issues Updated Guidance on
    Election Activities for Candidates, Government Departments, Public Opinion Research Organisations and Members of the Public
    In light of the upcoming District Council election to be held in December 2023, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) updated the “Guidance on Election Activities for Candidates, Government Departments, Public Opinion Research Organisations and Members of the Public” (the Guidance) to provide guidance to candidates, their affiliated political bodies, government departments responsible for organising the elections and public opinion research organisations on complying with the requirements under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO) in the context of election activities, and to provide members of the public with advice on the protection of their personal data in elections.
  • The main revisions concern the new criminal doxxing provisions under sections 64(3A) and (3C) of the PDPO, which are applicable to the personal data of electors retained in the registers of electors (please see paragraph 3.10 of the Guidance for details).
  • Please click here
    to download the updated “Guidance on Election Activities for Candidates, Government Departments, Public Opinion Research Organisations and Members of the Public”.

Enhancing Data Security – Privacy Commissioner’s Office Organises a Seminar on “Cybersecurity in Web 3.0 and Data Breach Handling”

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Friday, July 28, 2023
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Date: 28 July 2023

Key Points: 
  • Date: 28 July 2023
    Enhancing Data Security – Privacy Commissioner’s Office Organises a Seminar on “Cybersecurity in Web 3.0 and Data Breach Handling”
    To promote and enhance data security, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) organised a seminar on “Cybersecurity in Web 3.0 and Data Breach Handling” in hybrid mode on 27 July.
  • At the seminar, Mr Lawrence LAW, Security Consultant of the HKCERT, spoke as a guest speaker on the cyber attacks and challenges in Web 3.0, and the best practices for enhancing cyber security for Web 3.0.
  • Mr Brad KWOK, Acting Chief Personal Data Officer (Compliance & Enquiries) of the PCPD, also gave an overview of the “Guidance on Data Breach Handling and Data Breach Notifications” newly issued by the PCPD.
  • Mr Brad KWOK, Acting Chief Personal Data Officer (Compliance & Enquiries) of the PCPD (Left), and Mr Lawrence LAW, Security Consultant of the HKCERT (Right), gave presentations at the seminar.

A 41-year-old Chinese Male Arrested for Posting a Doxxing Message

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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Date: 27 July 2023

Key Points: 
  • Date: 27 July 2023
    A 41-year-old Chinese Male Arrested for Posting a Doxxing Message
    The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) today arrested a Chinese male aged 41 in the New Territories.
  • The arrested person was suspected to have disclosed the personal data of the victim without his consent, in contravention of section 64(3A) of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO).
  • Subsequently, a message containing the personal data of the victim was posted on a personal account of a social media platform in December 2022 requesting settlement of the outstanding loan from the victim.
  • Disclosing or reposting copies of identity cards without the consent of the data subject concerned, either arbitrarily or maliciously, may constitute a doxxing offence.

Privacy Awareness Week 2023 PCPD Launches the New Book 《私隱法．保 — 了解你的個人資料私隱》(“The Treasure-trove of Privacy – Understanding Your Personal Data Privacy”)

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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Date: 25 July 2023

Key Points: 
  • Date: 25 July 2023
    Privacy Awareness Week 2023
    PCPD Launches the New Book
    《私隱法．保 — 了解你的個人資料私隱》
    (“The Treasure-trove of Privacy – Understanding Your Personal Data Privacy”)
    The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) launched the new book《私隱法．保 — 了解你的個人資料私隱》(“The Treasure-trove of Privacy – Understanding Your Personal Data Privacy”) and held a seminar on “Cyberbullying and Doxxing Behaviour involving Students” at the Hong Kong Book Fair 2023 on 24 July.
  • The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, introduced the new Chinese book 《私隱法．保 — 了解你的個人資料私隱》(“The Treasure-trove of Privacy – Understanding Your Personal Data Privacy”) published by the PCPD and the City University of Hong Kong Press, and shared some practical tips for protecting personal data in daily life to deepen the public’s understanding of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO).
  • The Privacy Commissioner, Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, said at the book launch, “The new book is suitable for readers of different ages.
  • I hope that the general public will be able to resolve any problems relating to their personal data privacy by reading the book.

Privacy Awareness Week 2023 PCPD Launches the New Book 《私隱法．保 — 了解你的個人資料私隱》(“The Treasure-trove of Privacy – Understanding Your Personal Data Privacy” )

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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Date: 25 July 2023

Key Points: 
  • Date: 25 July 2023
    Privacy Awareness Week 2023
    PCPD Launches the New Book
    《私隱法．保 — 了解你的個人資料私隱》
    (“The Treasure-trove of Privacy – Understanding Your Personal Data Privacy” )
    The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) launched the new book《私隱法．保 — 了解你的個人資料私隱》(“The Treasure-trove of Privacy – Understanding Your Personal Data Privacy”) and held a seminar on “Cyberbullying and Doxxing Behaviour involving Students” at the Hong Kong Book Fair 2023 on 24 July.
  • The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, introduced the new Chinese book 《私隱法．保 — 了解你的個人資料私隱》(“The Treasure-trove of Privacy – Understanding Your Personal Data Privacy”) published by the PCPD and the City University of Hong Kong Press, and shared some practical tips for protecting personal data in daily life to deepen the public’s understanding of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO).
  • The Privacy Commissioner, Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, said at the book launch, “The new book is suitable for readers of different ages.
  • I hope that the general public will be able to resolve any problems relating to their personal data privacy by reading the book.