Date: 25 March 2024
Reaching out to the Innovation and Technology Sector – Privacy Commissioner Visits the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute
The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, and representatives of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) visited the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) on 22 March 2024 to exchange views on technological innovation and personal data privacy protection.
During the visit, Dr Denis YIP, CEO of ASTRI, and his team introduced the core areas of ASTRI’s applied research, including smart city, the applications of AI models and showcased applications such as cross-boundary federated learning systems for SMEs and the use of generative artificial intelligence in business operations.
The Privacy Commissioner expressed her appreciation for ASTRI's hospitality and the informative sharing sessions. The Privacy Commissioner looks forward to fostering the collaboration with ASTRI, thereby jointly contributing to the development of Hong Kong as a leading innovation and technology hub.
Dr Denis Yip, CEO of ASTRI, introduced the core areas of ASTRI’s applied research.

The Privacy Commissioner, Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, was pictured with Dr Denis Yip, CEO of ASTRI.