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Date: 8 July 2026
Promoting Privacy Protection in AI–Privacy Commissioner Interviewed by Media on the Safeguarding Personal Data AI Sandbox
The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, was interviewed by RTHK News’ “Hong Kong Today” and RTHK Radio 1’s “HK2000” on 7 July respectively to introduce the Safeguarding Personal Data AI Sandbox (Sandbox), a joint initiative launched by her Office (PCPD) and the Digital Policy Office (DPO). The Sandbox was introduced in active alignment with the guiding principle of ensuring both development and security under the National 15th Five-Year Plan, and to implement the policy direction of the Government of the Hong Kong SAR in promoting the development of “AI+”.
The Privacy Commissioner explained that the Sandbox aims to provide a collaborative platform to assist participating primary and secondary schools to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in compliance with the requirements of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, while promoting the responsible use of AI technology. The first phase of the Sandbox will offer 15 places and run for six months. Participating schools will receive guidance from the DPO on the Hong Kong Generative Artificial Intelligence Technical and Application Guideline, while the PCPD will provide professional guidance from the perspective of personal data privacy protection. The Hong Kong Cyberport and the Hong Kong Productivity Council will also offer technical advice to participating schools as regards the application of AI solutions.
The Privacy Commissioner further explained that schools applying to join the Sandbox will be required to clearly set out their proposed AI applications for assessment and selection by the organisers. Schools may apply for a further six-month extension, if necessary, upon completion of the first phase. She added that the PCPD believes that the Sandbox will help schools adopt AI safely and responsibly, while enabling successful experiences and good practices to be shared with other schools, thereby promoting AI-enabled innovation in the education sector while safeguarding students’ personal data privacy.
Click here to listen to the interview by RTHK News’ “Hong Kong Today” (1:05:54-1:10:34). (Chinese only)
Click here to listen to the interview by RTHK Radio 1’s “HK2000”. (Chinese only)
The Privacy Commissioner explained that the Sandbox aims to provide a collaborative platform to assist participating primary and secondary schools to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in compliance with the requirements of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, while promoting the responsible use of AI technology. The first phase of the Sandbox will offer 15 places and run for six months. Participating schools will receive guidance from the DPO on the Hong Kong Generative Artificial Intelligence Technical and Application Guideline, while the PCPD will provide professional guidance from the perspective of personal data privacy protection. The Hong Kong Cyberport and the Hong Kong Productivity Council will also offer technical advice to participating schools as regards the application of AI solutions.
The Privacy Commissioner further explained that schools applying to join the Sandbox will be required to clearly set out their proposed AI applications for assessment and selection by the organisers. Schools may apply for a further six-month extension, if necessary, upon completion of the first phase. She added that the PCPD believes that the Sandbox will help schools adopt AI safely and responsibly, while enabling successful experiences and good practices to be shared with other schools, thereby promoting AI-enabled innovation in the education sector while safeguarding students’ personal data privacy.
Click here to listen to the interview by RTHK News’ “Hong Kong Today” (1:05:54-1:10:34). (Chinese only)
Click here to listen to the interview by RTHK Radio 1’s “HK2000”. (Chinese only)
The Privacy Commissioner, Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, was interviewed by RTHK Radio 1’s “HK2000”.