PCPD 30^th Anniversary Presents –
Public Seminar on “Preventing Online Scams and
Staying Safe on Messaging App and Social Media”

In today's digital age, scammers are constantly exploiting instant messaging applications, social media platforms and online channels to deceive users. Recently, fraudulent activities such as WhatsApp hijacking and fake official websites have increased the risks of members of the public falling prey to scams. In light of this, the Hong Kong International Data Privacy Academy of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data has organised this seminar to enhance public awareness of scam prevention and promote the safe use of messaging applications and social media platforms.

Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, will share some real fraudulent cases involving WhatsApp hijacking, as well as other common online scam cases. Ms Maggie TAM, Head of Public Policy, Hong Kong, Meta, is invited to introduce Meta’s anti-scam measures across its platforms, including WhatsApp's safety and security features.

In addition, to enable parents help teenagers in using messaging applications and social media platforms more safely, Ms Tam will also introduce Meta's parental supervision tools and safeguards for teen accounts at the seminar.

The seminar is free of charge and open to all members of the public who are interested in the topic. Enrolment is on a first-come-first-served basis. For registration, please click.

Date	15 September 2026 (Tuesday)
Time	3:00pm – 4:00pm
Format	Online / Face-to-face (Physical venue: Hong Kong International Data Privacy Academy, 12/F, Dah Sing Financial Centre, 248 Queen's Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong)
Speakers	Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data Ms Maggie TAM, Head of Public Policy, Hong Kong, Meta
Key Topics	Some typical WhatsApp hijacking cases Common online scam cases Meta's anti-scam measures across its platforms WhatsApp’s safety and security features Meta’s parental supervision tools and safeguards for teen accounts
Language	Cantonese
Fee	Free-of-charge
Target Audience	Members of the public with an interest in the topic
Registration	Please register by completing the registration form on or before 1pm, 14 September 2026 (Monday). Successful applicants will receive a confirmation email by 14 September 2026 (Monday).
Enquiries	Telephone: 2877 7130 (Ms LAM); 3423 6659 (Ms HO) Email: academy@pcpd.org.hk

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1. Enrolment will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis. The PCPD reserves the right of final decision.
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3. Successful applicants will receive a confirmation email by 14 September 2026 (Monday).
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7. For enquiry, please email to academy@pcpd.org.hk or call 2877 7130 (Ms LAM)/ 3423 6659 (Ms HO).

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