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Date: 22 Aug 2025
Reaching Out to the Community – Privacy Commissioner Interviewed by Media to Explain Investigation Reports on Two Data Breach Incidents
The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, was interviewed by RTHK News’ “Hong Kong Today”, RTHK Radio 3’s “Hong Kong Today”, RTHK Radio 1’s “HK2000” , Commercial Radio’s “On a Clear Day” and Now News’ “News Magazine” on 22 August. In the interviews, she explained the investigation reports on two data breach incidents published by her office (PCPD).
The Privacy Commissioner stated that the two data breach incidents involved retail companies in the clothing and jewellery industries, with approximately 140,000 individuals affected in total. In one of the incidents, the leaked personal data was disclosed on the dark web and used for fraudulent purposes. She reminded the affected individuals to remain vigilant against fraud.
The Privacy Commissioner further noted that the PCPD had recently received several data breach notifications including those from high-end retail companies , involving hacker attacks targeting customer management systems of the companies concerned. She explained that these systems were targeted because of the large volume of customers’ personal data contained therein, which possesses significant commercial value. She reminded companies to strengthen their cybersecurity measures, including setting strong passwords, enabling multi-factor authentication and upgrading software in a timely manner, etc.
The interview by RTHK News’ “Hong Kong Today” can be listened here (50:13 – 55:17) (Chinese only).
The interview by RTHK Radio 3’s “Hong Kong Today” can be listened here (15:15 – 20:14).
The interview by RTHK Radio 1’s “HK2000” can be listened here (Chinese only).
The interview by Now News’ “News Magazine” can be viewed here (Part 1, Part 2) (Chinese only).
The Privacy Commissioner stated that the two data breach incidents involved retail companies in the clothing and jewellery industries, with approximately 140,000 individuals affected in total. In one of the incidents, the leaked personal data was disclosed on the dark web and used for fraudulent purposes. She reminded the affected individuals to remain vigilant against fraud.
The Privacy Commissioner further noted that the PCPD had recently received several data breach notifications including those from high-end retail companies , involving hacker attacks targeting customer management systems of the companies concerned. She explained that these systems were targeted because of the large volume of customers’ personal data contained therein, which possesses significant commercial value. She reminded companies to strengthen their cybersecurity measures, including setting strong passwords, enabling multi-factor authentication and upgrading software in a timely manner, etc.
The interview by RTHK News’ “Hong Kong Today” can be listened here (50:13 – 55:17) (Chinese only).
The interview by RTHK Radio 3’s “Hong Kong Today” can be listened here (15:15 – 20:14).
The interview by RTHK Radio 1’s “HK2000” can be listened here (Chinese only).
The interview by Now News’ “News Magazine” can be viewed here (Part 1, Part 2) (Chinese only).
The Privacy Commissioner, Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, was interviewed by RTHK Radio 1’s “HK2000”.
The Privacy Commissioner, Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling (left), was interviewed by Now News’ “News Magazine”.
The Privacy Commissioner, Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, was interviewed by Now News’ “News Magazine”.