Date: 21 August 2026
Promoting Data Privacy Security – Assistant Privacy Commissioner Interviewed by Media on the “Data Privacy and Web Security Scan Programme”
The Assistant Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Corporate Communications and Operations) (Assistant Privacy Commissioner), Ms Joyce LAI, was interviewed by RTHK Radio 3’s “Backchat” on 19 August to introduce the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently signed between the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD), the Hong Kong International Data Privacy Academy (Academy) and the Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation Limited (HKIRC). She also highlighted the “Data Privacy and Web Security Scan Programme” (Programme) jointly launched by the PCPD and the HKIRC.
During the interview, the Assistant Privacy Commissioner explained that the MoU establishes a framework for collaboration and enhances cooperation among the three parties in areas including the protection of personal data privacy, data security, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence governance. The Programme offers free website security scanning services and professional consultancy support to schools, non-profit-making organisations and small and medium-sized enterprises in Hong Kong. The Programme aims to assist organisations in proactively identifying website security risks and personal data protection vulnerabilities, thereby strengthening their cybersecurity capabilities and enhancing their overall cyber resilience.
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