Privacy Awareness Week
Privacy Awareness Week 2026
The PCPD’s “Privacy Awareness Week 2026”
Protecting Privacy ‧ Embracing Innovation
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) has launched the “Privacy Awareness Week (PAW) 2026” from 15 to 21 June. PAW is an annual event jointly supported by members of the Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities (APPA) to enhance public awareness of protecting and respecting personal data privacy. This year, the PCPD is organising the PAW 2026 under the theme of “Protecting Privacy ‧ Embracing Innovation” with a series of activities:
1. PCPD 30th Anniversary Privacy Protection Summit and the Launch Ceremony of the “Hong Kong International Data Privacy Academy”
The PCPD hosted the “PCPD 30th Anniversary Privacy Protection Summit” and the launch ceremony of the “Hong Kong International Data Privacy Academy” (Academy) on 16 June, drawing over 400 participants from Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and overseas, who gathered together to witness the landmark moment for the PCPD’s 30th anniversary as it embarked on a new chapter in its future development.
The establishment of the Academy aims to actively align with the National 15th Five-Year Plan, support Hong Kong’s development as an international hub for high-calibre talents and leverage Hong Kong’s distinctive advantages of enjoying the strong support of the Motherland and being closely connected to the world under the “One Country, Two Systems” principle. The Academy also aims to support the formulation and implementation of Hong Kong’s first Five-Year Plan by the HKSAR Government under the leadership of the Chief Executive, thereby actively integrating into and serving the overall national development.
Please click here for the relevant media statement. For details of the Academy, please visit the Academy’s website.
2. The 65th Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities Forum
The PCPD hosted the “65th Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities Forum” (Forum) from 16 to 17 June in Hong Kong. More than 100 representatives from privacy or data protection authorities across the Asia-Pacific region attended the Forum to exchange insights on topical privacy issues, share recent regulatory developments and enforcement challenges, and explore best practices in the protection of personal data privacy.
Please click here for the relevant media statement.
3. “The New AI Era: Data Protection & Cybersecurity in Higher Education” Seminar
The PCPD will co-organise a seminar entitled “The New AI Era: Data Protection & Cybersecurity in Higher Education” with the Information Technology Services – Data Protection Office of the University of Hong Kong on 30 June, with a view to enhancing awareness in the tertiary education sector of the protection of personal data privacy and cybersecurity in the new era of AI.
The event details are as follows:
| Date: | 30 June 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Time: | 2:00 pm – 5:15 pm |
| Format: |
Face-to-face |
| Moderator and Panellists: |
Moderator:
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| Language: | English |
| Registration and Details: | Please click here for details and registration |
4. “Personal Data and Privacy Guardian” Online Game
The Communications Working Group under APPA, of which the PCPD is a member, has launched the “Personal Data and Privacy Guardian” online game during PAW 2026. The game is available in various languages and suitable for persons of all ages. By simulating scenarios in our daily lives, participants are required to identify potential risks of privacy or personal data breach within a limited time. The game aims to deepen public understanding of the protection of personal data privacy. Members of the public are welcome to experience the online game via this link.
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“PCPD 30th Anniversary Privacy Protection Summit”
The 65th Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities Forum
