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Date: 28 July 2026
Enjoying Strong Support of the Motherland and Being Closely Connected with the World – Assistant Privacy Commissioner Attends the 53rd Data Privacy Sub-group Meeting of the APEC Digital Economy Steering Group
The Assistant Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Legal), Ms Fiona LAI, attended the 53rd Data Privacy Sub-group Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Digital Economy Steering Group held in Chengdu on 26 July.
During the meeting, Ms Lai shared with participants from 11 other member economies the work of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) in promoting privacy protection in artificial intelligence (AI) and cross-boundary flows of personal data. The PCPD has been proactively promoting the safe and responsible development and use of AI through a multifaceted approach encompassing regulatory compliance, education and promotion, and collaboration. Ms LAI also highlighted the significance of the Standard Contract for Cross-boundary Flow of Personal Information Within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (Mainland, Hong Kong) in facilitating the safe and orderly cross-boundary flows of personal information within the Greater Bay Area.
The APEC Digital Economy Steering Group oversees the APEC Internet and Digital Economy Roadmap, pursuant to which members work to improve infrastructure, data flows, trust, inclusion and digital trade.
During the meeting, Ms Lai shared with participants from 11 other member economies the work of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) in promoting privacy protection in artificial intelligence (AI) and cross-boundary flows of personal data. The PCPD has been proactively promoting the safe and responsible development and use of AI through a multifaceted approach encompassing regulatory compliance, education and promotion, and collaboration. Ms LAI also highlighted the significance of the Standard Contract for Cross-boundary Flow of Personal Information Within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (Mainland, Hong Kong) in facilitating the safe and orderly cross-boundary flows of personal information within the Greater Bay Area.
The APEC Digital Economy Steering Group oversees the APEC Internet and Digital Economy Roadmap, pursuant to which members work to improve infrastructure, data flows, trust, inclusion and digital trade.
Assistant Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Legal), Ms Fiona LAI, attended the 53rd Data Privacy Sub-group Meeting of the APEC Digital Economy Steering Group.