Date: 29 April 2026
Reaching Out to the Community – Assistant Privacy Commissioner Interviewed by Media to Explain the Investigation Report on the Data Breach Incident of Yau Yat Chuen Garden City Club and Practical Tips on Safeguarding Children’s Online Privacy
Assistant Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Compliance, Global Affairs and Research) (Assistant Privacy Commissioner), Mr Alex CHAN Chung-man, was interviewed by RTHK Radio 3’s “Backchat” on 27 April. During the interview, he explained the key findings of the investigation report of the data breach incident of Yau Yat Chuen Garden City Club and introduced the “Practical Tips for Parents and Teachers on Safeguarding Children’s Online Privacy” published by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data.
During the interview, the Assistant Privacy Commissioner pointed out that databases that contain the data of members often contain extensive, comprehensive, and continuously updated personal data. As such, they have become primary targets for cyberattacks. He reminded organisations to regularly review the effectiveness of the security measures of their information systems and to allocate sufficient resources on cybersecurity in order to reduce the risk of data breach.
In addition, the Assistant Privacy Commissioner called on parents and teachers to work together to create a safe and privacy-friendly digital space for children, and strengthen their awareness of the importance of protecting personal data privacy.