Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) is Hong Kong's privacy watchdog, responsible for overseeing and enforcing the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. It investigates data breaches and promotes awareness of data protection principles. The PCPD is currently newsworthy due to several recent events. Firstly, it participated in a global investigation revealing increased personal data collection from children via websites and apps. Secondly, it was alerted to a ransomware attack on Ngong Ping 360, resulting in the theft of visitor and employee data. Finally, the PCPD is planning to consult lawmakers about reintroducing mandatory data breach reporting laws with associated penalties, a measure previously stalled due to opposition. These developments highlight the PCPD's active role in addressing evolving privacy challenges and strengthening data protection measures in Hong Kong.