PCPD Media Statements (HK)

Privacy Commissioner Warns of Construction Worker Recruitment Fraud

The Hong Kong Privacy Commissioner's Office issued a warning regarding fraudulent recruitment advertisements targeting construction workers. The office received 42 complaints in two weeks involving scams that requested sensitive personal data, including construction site "Three Essentials." The PCPD urges vigilance and provides guidance on safeguarding personal data during job applications.

Privacy Commissioner Reports 2025 Work and Data Security Incidents

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) reported on its 2025 activities, including a 23% increase in complaints and a 21% rise in data breach notifications. The PCPD also intervened in three data security incidents and conducted 435 compliance checks.

AI Security and Cybersecurity Summit for Enterprises Registration Open

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) and HKIRC are co-organising an AI Security and Cybersecurity Summit for Enterprises on March 31, 2026. Registration is now open for organizations to address AI security and cybersecurity risks. The event aims to raise awareness and readiness among businesses, including SMEs.

Global Privacy Authorities Joint Statement on AI-Generated Imagery

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) and 60 other global privacy authorities have issued a joint statement expressing concern over AI-generated imagery and its potential for harm. The statement urges organizations to develop and use AI content generation systems lawfully, with specific measures to protect data subjects, particularly children.

Hong Kong PCPD Arrests Two for Suspected Doxxing

The Hong Kong Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) arrested two men for suspected doxxing and disclosure of personal data without consent, in contravention of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. The arrests stem from a monetary dispute where personal data and family photos were posted online.