Protecting Your Data in Hong Kong
If you’re traveling to Hong Kong on business and are concerned about data privacy, rest easy knowing the Personal Data Protection Ordinance (PDPO) has your back. This local law regulates how companies handle any data that’s collected within Hong Kong; though special rules apply when processing is done outside its boundaries. Furthermore, the PDPO outlines which types of data require special protection as well as processes to adhere to when meeting those requirements.
No matter whether it is for work purposes, or just to protect your own data, the PDPO offers some guidelines and best practices that you should abide by when working with or storing sensitive personal information. Please remember there may be exceptions to the law which must be understood prior to taking any measures.
Hong Kong provides many advantages to those looking to establish data centres, including reliable power and connectivity, low operating costs and an impressive talent pool. Furthermore, this country offers world-class research and development support from world-class research centers; tax incentives and land grants from government make Hong Kong an excellent location for data storage and processing.
Hong Kong’s leading mobile provider is csl, having acquired PCCW-HKT and one2free to become the dominant force on the market. Their regular prepaid SIM on 3G and 4G costs HK$ 80 with an available credit of HK$ 78 valid for 180 days; default data rate of 0.5HK$ per megabyte; daily cap at midnight with usage throttled down to 128 kbps after hitting that limit; plan does not support tethering or P2P access; topping-ups can be done online between 50-300 or through vouchers sold from 7-Eleven stores, 1O1O van Go kiosks or Circle K kiosks.
China Mobile offers an ideal alternative to CSL with their roaming packages for both Mainland China and Hong Kong that are separate and less than local data allowance. There is a 365-day Mainland China SIM available with 8GB in both areas for just HK$ 338; they also provide an annual prepaid plan valid only within China Mobile network.
Relying on accurate data when making decisions about your business is paramount, particularly when working with big data. Utilizing accurate customer data allows you to more efficiently analyze customer behavior that may be affected by marketing activities or product launches; determine which business models best suit your products and services; optimize budget allocation; increase revenue. However, using incorrect information may result in poor decision-making that leads to missed opportunities – this makes data management strategy paramount for business success – making an essential asset one that needs protecting.