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The PCPD is working hard to make compliance with the PDPO easier for businesses, in part by eliminating some of the uncertainty around cross-border data transfers. This approach is especially useful for SMEs who may lack resources necessary to hire dedicated lawyers for compliance needs.
However, several concerns still exist with regard to the PDPO’s jurisdictional scope. Where other data protection regimes have territorial scopes, its jurisdictional reach under the PDPO can only be defined in relation to those responsible for collecting, holding, processing or using personal data – an extremely broad definition which could include many activities conducted by data users themselves.
Data users must explicitly inform individuals of the purposes for which their personal data will be used before collecting it in any form, along with classes of persons to whom it may be transferred and transferred – without prior consent unless required – for one of those specified purposes only, using contractual or other mechanisms to protect personal data against unauthorised access, processing, erasure or loss during its transfer – a significant obligation that goes further than GDPR in some ways.
Another issue related to personal data transfers between different locations involves applying Section 33 of the Personal Data Protection Ordinance, which prohibits the exportation of such information outside Hong Kong unless certain conditions are fulfilled. It has become more and more unfeasible to enforce statutory restrictions as they haven’t proven beneficial for business operations.
As more of us rely on the internet to access information and services, it is critical that we remain vigilant to protecting our personal data. If you are uncertain how your personal data is being handled on any particular site, be sure to read their Personal Data Protection Policy first before providing information or signing up. This will enable you to make more informed choices when browsing online services and making decisions regarding how we use social media sites like Facebook. Furthermore, regularly reviewing privacy settings on these social networks is advisable; if necessary ask directly for guidance if needed.
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