Date: 28 May 2026
Reaching Out to the Community – Assistant Privacy Commissioner Interviewed by Media on the Findings of Compliance Checks Regarding Organisations’ Use of AI
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 26 May to explain the findings of the compliance checks published by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) regarding the impact of organisations’ use of artificial intelligence (AI) on personal data privacy.
To understand the latest usage of AI in Hong Kong and its impact on personal data privacy, the PCPD started its third round of compliance checks in January 2026, covering 60 organisations. The Assistant Privacy Commissioner noted that the findings showed 95% of the organisations reviewed are using AI in their day-to-day operations, reflecting that AI is gradually becoming an integral part of business operations.
With regard to the handling of personal data, only seven organisations that used AI to process personal data (approximately 29%) retained the personal data collected through AI systems, representing a decrease of about 50 percentage points compared with the results of the compliance checks carried out in 2025. All of these organisations have specified the retention periods for personal data, indicating an enhanced awareness among organisations in safeguarding personal data privacy.
In addition, in light of recent scams involving the impersonation of electrical appliance retailers, the Assistant Privacy Commissioner reminded members of the public to stay vigilant if they receive suspicious calls. They should verify the identities of callers and refrain from making transfer payments or disclosing personal data hastily. He also noted that the PCPD has been organising anti-fraud educational initiatives for the elderly, providing updates on the latest scam tactics and enhancing their awareness of fraud prevention.
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