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Media statement - New Appointments to the Standing Committee on Technological Developments of the Privacy Commissioner’s Office
Date: 28 June 2024
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New Appointments to the Standing Committee on Technological Developments of the Privacy Commissioner’s Office
The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, today announced the appointment of Prof Dit-yan YEUNG as a new member to the Standing Committee on Technological Developments (SCTD) of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) and the re-appointment of Ir Alex CHAN, an incumbent member, both for a term of two years from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2026.
Prof Dit-yan YEUNG is the Chair Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. His research interests are primarily in artificial intelligence, computer vision, machine learning and pattern recognition. For four years in a row since 2021, he has been awarded the AI 2000 Most Influential Scholar Award Honorable Mention by AMiner for being among the most influential scholars in AI.
Ir Alex CHAN is the General Manager of the Digital Transformation Division at the Hong Kong Productivity Council and leads the cybersecurity advisory team, including Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team. He is a seasoned IT consultancy professional with more than 20 years of experience in the consultancy, utilities and telecommunication industries. He is also a Vice President of Hong Kong Computer Society (HKCS) and a fellow member of HKCS.
With effect from 1 July 2024, the members of the SCTD (in alphabetical order of surname) are as follows:
The SCTD was established to advise the Privacy Commissioner on, among other things, the impacts of the developments in the processing of data and information technology on the privacy of individuals in relation to personal data. It comprises distinguished external members of exceptional calibre from the information and communications technology industry, particularly experts in fields such as information security, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. The diversity of experts from academic and corporate backgrounds also ensures a broad representation of perspectives and insights, which assists the Privacy Commissioner in formulating policies and recommendations to address technological developments while safeguarding privacy in relation to personal data.
Prof Dit-yan YEUNG is the Chair Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. His research interests are primarily in artificial intelligence, computer vision, machine learning and pattern recognition. For four years in a row since 2021, he has been awarded the AI 2000 Most Influential Scholar Award Honorable Mention by AMiner for being among the most influential scholars in AI.
Ir Alex CHAN is the General Manager of the Digital Transformation Division at the Hong Kong Productivity Council and leads the cybersecurity advisory team, including Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team. He is a seasoned IT consultancy professional with more than 20 years of experience in the consultancy, utilities and telecommunication industries. He is also a Vice President of Hong Kong Computer Society (HKCS) and a fellow member of HKCS.
With effect from 1 July 2024, the members of the SCTD (in alphabetical order of surname) are as follows:
- Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling (Privacy Commissioner) (Co-chairperson)
- Ms Cecilia SIU (Assistant Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Legal, Global Affairs & Research)) (Co-chairperson)
- Ir Alex CHAN
- Mr Alan CHEUNG
- Adjunct Prof Jason LAU
- Dr Gregg LI
- Prof the Hon William WONG Kam-fai, MH
- Prof Dit-yan YEUNG (new member)
- Prof S M YIU
The SCTD was established to advise the Privacy Commissioner on, among other things, the impacts of the developments in the processing of data and information technology on the privacy of individuals in relation to personal data. It comprises distinguished external members of exceptional calibre from the information and communications technology industry, particularly experts in fields such as information security, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. The diversity of experts from academic and corporate backgrounds also ensures a broad representation of perspectives and insights, which assists the Privacy Commissioner in formulating policies and recommendations to address technological developments while safeguarding privacy in relation to personal data.
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| Ir Alex CHAN | Prof Dit-yan YEUNG |
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