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What's New - Reaching Out to the Community － Privacy Commissioner Interviewed by Media to Explain the Investigation Report on the Data Breach Incident of Yau Yat Chuen Garden Club and Practical Tips on Safeguarding Children’s Online Privacy
Date: 24 April 2026
Reaching Out to the Community － Privacy Commissioner Interviewed by Media to Explain the Investigation Report on the Data Breach Incident of Yau Yat Chuen Garden Club and Practical Tips on Safeguarding Children’s Online Privacy
The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, was interviewed by RTHK News’ “Hong Kong Today”, RTHK Radio 1’s “HK2000”, CRHK’s “On a Clear Day” and Now News’ “News Magazine” on 24 April. During the interviews, she elaborated on the key findings of the investigation report of the data breach incident of the Yau Yat Chuen Garden City Club Limited (the Club) and explained the “Practical Tips for Parents and Teachers on Safeguarding Children’s Online Privacy” (the Tips) published by her Office (PCPD).
In the interviews, the Privacy Commissioner pointed out that in the data breach incident of the Club, the developer of the relevant remote access software had issued a security alert regarding security vulnerabilities as early as January 2025. However, neither the service provider nor the Club took any follow‑up actions, reflecting insufficient awareness of personal data security on the part of the Club and its service provider.
To strengthen the capabilities of organisations in safeguarding data security and cyber security, the PCPD has relaunched the “Data Security Package”. Participating organisations will receive five free quotas to join professional workshops and seminars organised by the PCPD upon completion of a free assessment by the “Data Security Scanner”, which will assess the adequacy of their data security measures.
In addition, the Tips published by the PCPD set out a four‑step approach, offering practical advice to parents and teachers on how to help children safeguard their personal data privacy and security in the online world. The Privacy Commissioner also encouraged parents to adopt an open attitude and engage their children in more discussions about online security measures and precautions, so as to foster children’s awareness of protecting their privacy.
The Assistant Privacy Commissioner (Compliance, Global Affairs and Research), Mr Alex CHAN Chung-man, was also interviewed by RTHK Radio 3’s “Hong Kong Today” to explain the investigation report of the data breach incident of the Club.
Click here to listen to the interview by RTHK News’ “Hong Kong Today” (54:27-59:47) (Chinese only).
Click here to listen to the interview by RTHK Radio 1’s “HK2000” (Chinese only).
Click here to watch the interview by Now News’ “News Magazine” (Part 1, Part 2) (Chinese only).
Click here to listen to the interview by RTHK Radio 3’ s “Hong Kong Today”. (40:30-45:32)
In the interviews, the Privacy Commissioner pointed out that in the data breach incident of the Club, the developer of the relevant remote access software had issued a security alert regarding security vulnerabilities as early as January 2025. However, neither the service provider nor the Club took any follow‑up actions, reflecting insufficient awareness of personal data security on the part of the Club and its service provider.
To strengthen the capabilities of organisations in safeguarding data security and cyber security, the PCPD has relaunched the “Data Security Package”. Participating organisations will receive five free quotas to join professional workshops and seminars organised by the PCPD upon completion of a free assessment by the “Data Security Scanner”, which will assess the adequacy of their data security measures.
In addition, the Tips published by the PCPD set out a four‑step approach, offering practical advice to parents and teachers on how to help children safeguard their personal data privacy and security in the online world. The Privacy Commissioner also encouraged parents to adopt an open attitude and engage their children in more discussions about online security measures and precautions, so as to foster children’s awareness of protecting their privacy.
The Assistant Privacy Commissioner (Compliance, Global Affairs and Research), Mr Alex CHAN Chung-man, was also interviewed by RTHK Radio 3’s “Hong Kong Today” to explain the investigation report of the data breach incident of the Club.
Click here to listen to the interview by RTHK News’ “Hong Kong Today” (54:27-59:47) (Chinese only).
Click here to listen to the interview by RTHK Radio 1’s “HK2000” (Chinese only).
Click here to watch the interview by Now News’ “News Magazine” (Part 1, Part 2) (Chinese only).
Click here to listen to the interview by RTHK Radio 3’ s “Hong Kong Today”. (40:30-45:32)
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 (left), was interviewed by Now News’ “News Magazine”.
The Privacy Commissioner, Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, was interviewed by Now News’ “News Magazine”.