On June 27, 2012, the Hong Kong Legislative Council passed a bill to amend the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, including by adding new notification and consent requirements for various uses of personal data and imposing greater criminal penalties for violations. Most of the amendment’s new provisions will take effect on October 21, 2012.
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Hong Kong Privacy Commissioner Offers Guidance for Complying with Data Privacy Ordinance
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Since October 2011, the Hong Kong Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data has published three “Guidance Notes” to help data users comply with the Personal Data Privacy Ordinance. Although not legally binding, the guidance offers practical examples and tips that the Commissioner has developed over time as the Ordinance has been implemented.
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Bill to Amend Hong Kong Privacy Ordinance Still Under Discussion
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Although amendments to Hong Kong’s Personal Data Privacy Law are still pending, there have been several noteworthy developments in recent months, including the publication of commentary from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data.
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Hong Kong Privacy Commissioner Solicits Views on Proposal for Data User Returns
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The Hong Kong Privacy Commissioner has issued a document soliciting comments regarding a proposal to require a wide range of data users to submit information about their activities to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner.
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APEC Forum Discusses International Privacy Legislation Developments
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On July 28, 2009, the Data Privacy Subgroup meeting at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum in Singapore reported a number of privacy-related legislative developments on the horizon. Among the highlights:
- On July 15, the Malaysian Cabinet approved privacy legislation to be enacted by the Parliament in early 2010
- Vietnam is set to enact consumer
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