Media Statements

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) was established in August 1996, and this year marks its 30^th anniversary. Under the celebration theme of “Protecting Privacy ‧ Embracing Innovation”, the PCPD would roll out a series of educational and promotional initiatives throughout the year. These include a Touring Musical for Primary Schools, the PCPD 30^th Anniversary Radio Broadcast Campaign, AI Security and Cybersecurity Summit for Enterprises, the PCPD 30^th Anniversary Privacy Protection Summit, the AI and Privacy Protection Training Series, as well as other promotional and educational activities for organisations and members of the public. The PCPD seeks to work hand in hand with all sectors of the community to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the digital era.
 
The Under Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs (USCMA), Mr Clement WOO Kin-man, MH, JP, attended the PCPD’s 30^th anniversary first celebratory event, namely, the Touring Musical for Primary Schools titled “Privacy Theatre: Stay Smart with AI”. He remarked, “The content generated by artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly looks like real, making it difficult to distinguish fabricated contents from the real ones. At the same time, AI-generated information is not necessarily accurate, as many AI systems incorporate fabricated information, resulting in outputs that may also contain fabricated contents. Students must therefore understand that nowadays, seeing is not necessarily believing. Students should continuously enhance their own judgement and vigilance in assessing the authenticity of AI-generated output.” Mr WOO also took the opportunity to congratulate the PCPD on its 30^th anniversary and expressed gratitude for its dedication over the years in safeguarding the personal data privacy of citizens.
 
The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling said, “I am delighted to witness this significant milestone, the 30^th anniversary of the PCPD, together with you all. It is opportune for us to reflect on our past achievements as we look forward to future developments. The 30^th anniversary’s celebration theme, ‘Protecting Privacy ‧ Embracing Innovation’, reflects the roles that my Office plays in an ever-evolving digital era, namely, steadfastly upholding our commitment to protecting privacy as a ‘guardian’ while embracing innovation as a ‘reformer’ in the age of AI. Going forward, my Office would continue to spare no effort in protecting the personal data privacy of the public, while upholding the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of 20^th Central Committee. We would strive to make greater contribution to the modernisation of Chinese Mainland, strengthening innovation and technology development as well as improving people’s wellbeing.”
 
Touring Musical for Primary Schools titled “Privacy Theatre: Stay Smart with AI” Kicks Off the Celebratory Events
 
The first celebratory event is a brand-new touring musical for primary schools titled “Privacy Theatre: Stay Smart with AI”. The musical follows the story of a Primary Five student who faces cyberbullying after she has overlooked privacy risks when she used AI tools and social media, causing distress to herself, her family and friends. Through the musical, the PCPD hopes to guide students to learn how to use AI safely, to exercise caution when engaging with social media, and to say “NO” to cyberbullying and doxxing. The musical is one of the key initiatives of the PCPD 30^th Anniversary “Privacy Campaign for Primary Schools”. With the support of the Education Bureau, the musical would be performed in 30 primary schools across Hong Kong during this academic year.
 
The PCPD hosted a special musical performance on 21 January and invited the USCMA, Mr Clement WOO Kin-man, MH, JP, to officiate the event. Other guests included the School Principal of St. Francis’ Canossian School, Mrs Wendy TING, the Deputy Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Raymond SY Kim-cheung, JP, members of the PCPD’s Personal Data (Privacy) Advisory Committee, Mr LAW Fai and Mr Joseph LIN Ho-man, MH, former member of the PCPD’s Standing Committee on Technology Development, Adjunct Professor Jason LAU and member Dr Welland CHU and the Curriculum Development Officer (Technology Education) of the Education Bureau, Ms FAN Hui-yee. The guests enjoyed the show together with over 330 Primary One to Three students. During the event, the Privacy Commissioner, Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, also led an interactive quiz session with the students and participated in the musical performance to enhance students’ awareness of the protection of personal data privacy.
 
30^th Anniversary Logo Design
 
The PCPD has introduced a new 30^th Anniversary logo, designed around a “lock” motif. The design signifies the PCPD’s role as a strong and resilient “lock” in safeguarding personal data privacy in an increasingly complex digital era. The lock also symbolises security, representing the PCPD’s commitment to promoting AI security and data security, assisting organisations and the public in using emerging technologies safely.