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Date: 21 Aug 2025
Reaching Out to the Community – Acting Assistant Privacy Commissioner Interviewed by Media to Explain Privacy Issues Relating to the Use of Drones
Acting Assistant Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Legal), Ms Fiona LAI Ho-yan, was interviewed by TVB News’ “A Closer Look” to discuss privacy issues relating to the use of drones.
The Acting Assistant Privacy Commissioner stated that strong justification is needed for using drones equipped with recording functions to conduct surveillance and less privacy-intrusive alternative means should be considered. She added that if the footage is not intended to be used for identifying individuals, data users may consider using automated detection methods to blur facial features. She reminded members of the public that whenever personal data is collected, data users must comply with the requirements of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.
The interview by TVB News’ “A Closer Look” , which was broadcast on 19 August, can be viewed here (Chinese only).
The Acting Assistant Privacy Commissioner stated that strong justification is needed for using drones equipped with recording functions to conduct surveillance and less privacy-intrusive alternative means should be considered. She added that if the footage is not intended to be used for identifying individuals, data users may consider using automated detection methods to blur facial features. She reminded members of the public that whenever personal data is collected, data users must comply with the requirements of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.
The interview by TVB News’ “A Closer Look” , which was broadcast on 19 August, can be viewed here (Chinese only).
Acting Assistant Privacy Commissioner, Ms Fiona LAI Ho-yan, was interviewed by TVB News’ “A Closer Look”.