On January 30, 2020, The World Health Organization (WHO) declared that the outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is a “public health emergency of international concern.” This was, in part, an acknowledgement of the geographic spread of the virus and the need for intensified support for preparation and response, especially in vulnerable countries and regions. Further
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Novel coronavirus outbreak throws up data privacy questions for businesses in China, Hong Kong and Singapore
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared on January 30, 2020, that the outbreak of 2019 nCoV (novel coronavirus) is a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern.” Further information is available in the WHO statement. On January 31, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States also declared a public…
Hong Kong Commissioner upgrades rules for processing biometric data
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The Hong Kong Commissioner has published guidance (‘Guidance’) to assist data users in complying with Hong Kong’s privacy laws when processing biometric data, and takes a broader approach than previous guidance dealing with when and how biometric data may be handled by an organisation.
Although no distinction is drawn between personal data and sensitive personal data in Hong Kong’s data protection legislation, biometric data appears worthy of greater protection because of its sensitive nature. As a result, the Guidance outlines stricter standards expected of organisations when they handle both physiological and behavioural biometric data.Continue Reading Hong Kong Commissioner upgrades rules for processing biometric data
Hong Kong’s Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data releases Best Practice Guide on Privacy Management Programmes
This post was written by Cynthia O’Donoghue.
Last month, Hong Kong’s Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (OPCP) released a Best Practice Guide on Privacy Management Programmes (PMP) (the Guide). Striking a similar chord to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office in the recently released code of practice on conducting Privacy Impact Assessments…
Asian Developments ―Tougher Data Protection Laws on the Eastern Horizon
This post was written by Cynthia O’Donoghue.
Macau, Hong Kong and Taiwan have been flexing their data protection muscles. Macau’s Office for Personal Data Protection (“OPDP”) is investigating the transfer of data from the Asian subsidiary of Las Vegas Sands to the United States. Hong Kong has just passed the Personal Data (Privacy) (Amendment)…