Data hk refers to any information gleaned when browsing or visiting a website, gathered through various methods (including cookies) that reveals information about you such as preferences, interests or activities that take place online. By understanding your audience better through data collection techniques such as cookies and tracking technologies such as geolocalisation services like Google Maps. Data can help enhance your online experience.
Hong Kong’s data protection laws are set out in the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO). This ordinance defines personal data subject rights, specific obligations for data controllers, as well as six data protection principles to govern collection, processing, holding and use. Furthermore, liability will be placed on data users should their agents or contractors violate requirements of the PDPO.
The PDPO was amended twice between 2012 and 2021, with the latter update taking effect on 8 October 2021. This amendment seeks to address acts of disclosing personal data without consent (doxxing), by creating liability for data doxxers as well as prohibiting publication or public availability of an individual’s name and HKID number together unless for direct marketing. Likewise, this clause will protect any combination of employee details found on staff cards such as name, company information and photographs in order to safeguard individuals’ personal data.
Since businesses should remain mindful of their existing obligations under the PDPO and ensure they have effective risk-managing mechanisms in place, businesses should remain alert for additional compliance measures related to personal data. It may become applicable in future, though.
Equinix data centers in Hong Kong serve as business hubs for many companies, boasting a dense concentration of enterprises, networks and IT service providers. Customers can leverage this to connect directly with partners and other customers in an ecosystem located at one of Asia’s most carrier-dense network hubs. Our Hong Kong data centers can offer customers a range of connectivity solutions to best meet the business requirements. This includes low latency, high throughput and wide services options; as well as security measures to prevent cyber attacks while maintaining maximum availability and uptime. If you require any more information please don’t hesitate to get in touch – we look forward to hearing from you!