Data hk is a database of open data available from multiple sources. This includes economic, health, environment, transport, crime and education data presented as graphs or maps; many sources contribute data including international, EU national and regional government portals; statistical agencies as well as public institutions.
Under Hong Kong statutory and common law, only personal data are protected. The Hong Kong Bill of Rights stipulates that no one should be subjected to interference with their privacy, family life, home and correspondence, as well as unlawful attacks on their honor and reputation. A proposed change to the PDPO (Data Protection Ordinance) would expand this definition so it includes any data that can reasonably be identified as belonging to an individual – something which would significantly impact businesses using data-related technologies to gain insight into individual behavior as well as process information that will have direct bearing on them.
Organisations can mitigate the risks posed by changing definitions by ensuring any information they collect or process serves a specific purpose and does not go beyond this purpose. Furthermore, any personal data should not be made publicly available or displayed together outside those who need it for fulfilling that purpose – for instance a staff card typically displays details like name, company name, photograph and employee number which likely constitute personal data that must comply with these measures.
If your business utilizes data in ways that could be considered personal, consulting with a lawyer may help to clarify your obligations and suggest compliance measures that could help safeguard you.