Hong Kong eyes secure storage of ride-hailing data for national security

Hong Kong eyes secure storage of ride-hailing data for national securityTransport minister Mable Chan says emphasis under coming regulatory framework must be on protecting data safety and national security2-MIN READ2-MIN0ListenPublished: 6:11pm, 15 Jun 2026Updated: 7:38pm, 15 Jun 2026Hong Kong transport authorities will “actively explore” the secure storage of ride-hailing data ahead of new regulations for the industry due to take effect in August, as part of efforts to ensure compliance with national security requirements.Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan on Monday stopped short of revealing whether data about users collected by ride-hailing platforms in Hong Kong would be required to be kept in the city, but stressed the importance of privacy and security.“Our principle and emphasis are on the protection of data safety and national security. The storage, transfer and backup of data have to be conducted securely,” she told a Legislative Council panel meeting on the new regulations.Select VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x00:0000:001.00x