Data leaks jump 21% in Hong Kong, doxxing hits record low

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Leopold ChenFebruary 3, 2026 at 08:40 AM

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In Hong Kong, reported data leakage cases increased by 21% in 2025, according to the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data. The office received 246 data breach notices, up from 203 the previous year. Hacking was the primary cause, accounting for about one-third of all breaches, a 33% increase from 2024. Privacy Commissioner Ada Chung Lai-ling attributed the rise to the increasing digitization of data storage and emphasized the need for organizations to prioritize data security. Conversely, the number of doxxing cases has significantly decreased since the implementation of legislation criminalizing the act in 2021.

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Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data 70% Ada Chung Lai-ling 80% Hong Kong ×290%

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Hong Kong

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