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The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, published an article titled “Strengthening Hong Kong’s Privacy Safeguards and Promoting Innovation in AI Governance” in Bauhinia Magazine.

In the article, the Privacy Commissioner pointed out that, as artificial intelligence (AI) technologies continue to evolve, advancements in deepfake technology and AI agents have given rise to increasingly complex and diverse privacy risks. She noted that while the Country is actively advancing the “AI Plus” Initiative, it places equal emphasis on AI security governance. The public consultation document on Hong Kong’s Five-Year Plan also echoes the national development direction of upholding a holistic approach to development and security as set out in the Country’s 15th Five-Year Plan.

In the article, the Privacy Commissioner also outlined how her Office (PCPD) actively embraces innovation by enhancing the protection of personal data privacy and advancing the secure development and adoption of AI , including publishing several award-winning guidance materials, such as “Artificial Intelligence: Model Personal Data Protection Framework”, “Checklist on Guidelines for the Use of Generative AI by Employees” and “Abuse of AI Deepfakes: Toolkit for Schools and Parents”, conducting compliance checks, and, in collaboration with the Digital Policy Office, launching the Safeguarding Personal Data AI Sandbox for primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong in July this year.

In addition, the Privacy Commissioner introduced the Hong Kong International Data Privacy Academy, which was established in June this year, as well as the PCPD’s work in promoting Chinese rules and Chinese standards to “go global”, with a view to supporting Hong Kong in developing into an international hub for high-calibre talents and enhancing the voice and influence of the Country and Hong Kong in the field of global privacy protection.

Please click here to read the article (Chinese only).