Privacy Awareness Week
Privacy Awareness Week 2025
The PCPD’s “Privacy Awareness Week 2025”
AI Security Matters for All
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) is organising the “Privacy Awareness Week (PAW) 2025” from 9 to 15 June. PAW is an annual event jointly supported by members of the Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities (APPA) to raise public awareness of protecting and respecting personal data privacy. This year, the PCPD is organising the PAW 2025 under the theme of “AI Security Matters for All” with a series of activities:
1. Thematic Trams on “AI Security Matters for All”
To raise public awareness of artificial intelligence (AI) security, the PCPD will launch the thematic trams featuring “AI Security Matters for All” from 9 June to 4 July for roving promotions. The tram design prominently features a lock symbolising AI security, alongside various icons relating to personal data. It also includes the “AI Security” hotline (2110 1155) and a QR code linking to the newly launched “AI Security” website, aiming to remind citizens to safeguard personal data privacy while using AI.
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2. “AI Security” Thematic Website
As the application of AI becomes increasingly prevalent, the PCPD has launched a new “AI Security” thematic website, providing a one-stop platform for easy access of the PCPD’s guidance materials on AI, educational information/resources, information on international developments, and the PCPD’s news and activities on AI by members of the public and organisations.
3. Seminar on “Protecting Personal Data Privacy – Challenges and Opportunities in the Digital Era”
The PCPD, in collaboration with the City University of Hong Kong Press, is co-organising a seminar titled “Protecting Personal Data Privacy – Challenges and Opportunities in the Digital Era”. The seminar will explore the latest developments in the privacy landscape in Hong Kong, covering recent data breach cases and the various guidelines on AI issued by the PCPD. It will also highlight the requirements under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance for transferring personal data from Hong Kong and the facilitation measure for promoting cross-boundary flow of personal information within the Greater Bay Area. Amidst the rapid developments in privacy laws – including the introduction of the anti-doxxing regime in Hong Kong and the enactment of the Personal Information Protection Law in the Mainland – it is crucial for individuals and businesses alike to keep abreast of these changes. The speakers will share their insights on these topical issues, which are also covered in the third edition of “Personal Data (Privacy) Law in Hong Kong – A Practical Guide on Compliance”.
The event details are as follows:
| Date: | 10 June 2025 (Tuesday) |
| Time: | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm |
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Face-to-face |
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| Language: | English |
| Fee: | Free-of-charge |
| Accreditation: | 1.5 CPD points (accreditation of the Law Society of Hong Kong is being sought) |
| Target Audience: | Data protection officers, legal professionals, compliance officers, IT professionals and others interested in the latest developments in the privacy landscape |
4. PCPD + HKPC Data Security Training Series for SMEs – Seminar on “Understanding Data Security and Privacy Risks Related to AI for SMEs”
As the second event of the “Data Security Training Series for SMEs” organised by the PCPD and the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC), this seminar will explore the application of AI technology by SMEs in businesses and the data security and personal data privacy risks involved. Ms Joanne WONG, Assistant Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Compliance, Global Affairs and Research) of the PCPD and Ir Alex CHAN, General Manager of the Digital Trust and Transformation Division of the HKPC, will highlight the best practices in procuring, implementing and using AI systems (including generative AI) and share their views on ensuring data security and personal data privacy protection when using AI.
The event details are as follows:
| Date: | 13 June 2025 (Friday) |
| Time: | 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm |
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Online / Face-to-face (Physical venue: Lecture Room of the PCPD’s Office 12/F, Dah Sing Financial Centre, 248 Queen's Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong) |
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| Language: | Cantonese |
| Fee: | Free-of-charge |
| Target Audience: | SMEs of all sectors, organisations which are using or planning to use AI and generative AI, and members of the public with an interest in the topic |
| Registration & Details: | Please click here for registration |
5. Seminar on “AI Driven Education & Cybersecurity Challenges in AI: Balancing Innovation and Data Protection”
In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, the application of AI is playing a significant role. It is crucial to strike a balance between leveraging AI for innovative learning experiences, safeguarding sensitive data, and enforcing cybersecurity. The PCPD and Information Technology Services – Data Protection Office of the University of Hong Kong co-organises this seminar to talk about the AI Guidelines recently published by the PCPD, and to share insights and best practices in safeguarding personal data in this ever-growing digital environment, as well as to offer practical strategies for integrating AI into educational settings while prioritising data protection and cybersecurity. Various industry professionals will also engage in a panel discussion over measures to cope with mistakes made by AI and data users.
The event details are as follows:
| Date: | 27 June 2025 (Friday) |
| Time: | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
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Face-to-face (Physical venue: Multi-purpose Area, 2/F Main Library, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong) |
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| Language: | English |
| Registration & Details: | Please click here for details and registration |
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