Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog has launched a data privacy academy as part of efforts to align with the national strategy of developing the city into an international high-calibre talent hub.Announcing the news at the 30th Anniversary Privacy Protection Summit on Tuesday, Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data Ada Chung Lai-ling said the office would also strive to implement and support the city’s first five-year plan.“As an educator and reformer, I am delighted to announce the launch of the Hong Kong International data privacy Academy, which will serve as a flagship training platform through a rich programme of public seminars, professional workshops and dialogues with leading experts,” she said in her welcome remarks.
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Hong Kong watchdog launches data privacy academy to develop top talent in sector
Hong Kong's Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Ada Chung Lai-ling, announced the launch of the Hong Kong International Data Privacy Academy on Tuesday at the 30th Anniversary Privacy Protection Summit. This initiative is part of the city's national strategy to become an international talent hub and aims to support the city's first five-year plan.
Emily HungSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-16 · 07:35 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong's Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Ada Chung Lai-ling, announced the launch of the Hong Kong International Data Privacy Academy on Tuesday at the 30th Anniversary Privacy Protection Summit. This initiative is part of the city's national strategy to become an international talent hub and aims to support the city's first five-year plan. The academy will function as a key training platform, offering public seminars, professional workshops, and expert dialogues to develop talent in the data privacy sector. The Privacy Commissioner expressed enthusiasm for the academy's role as an educator and reformer.
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The academy will offer public seminars, professional workshops, and dialogues with experts.
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The Hong Kong International Data Privacy Academy will serve as a flagship training platform.
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