Date: 9 December 2025
Promoting the Responsible Use of CCTV Systems, Drones and In-Vehicle Cameras – Privacy Commissioner Publishes an Article on Hong Kong Lawyer
The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, published an article titled “Safeguarding Privacy in a Tech-Driven World: The PCPD’s New Guidelines on the Use of CCTV Surveillance and Video Cameras on Drones and Vehicles” on Hong Kong Lawyer earlier.
In the article, the Privacy Commissioner introduced the “Guidance on the Use of CCTV Surveillance” and the “Guidance on the Use of Video Cameras on Drones and Vehicles” published by her Office in view of the rapid development of low-altitude economy and smart surveillance technologies. The Privacy Commissioner highlighted the practical recommendations and best practices for safeguarding personal data privacy in compliance with the relevant requirements of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance when using CCTV systems, drones and in-vehicle cameras.