Data hk is the common abbreviation for Hong Kong, the special administrative region of China that is a major trading hub. Its laws and policies governing personal data protection are outlined in the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, which establishes specific obligations on data controllers and regulates the collection, processing, handling and use of personal data through six data protection principles.
While modernisation of the existing data protection laws in Hong Kong is mooted, businesses should remain aware of their obligations under the current framework. In particular, companies should consider whether the definition of personal data in their business processes might be impacted by any proposed changes to the PDPO.
The PDPO makes it clear that data users who engage contractors or agents must ensure that those parties comply with the PDPO and that the data is protected against unauthorised access, processing, erasure, loss or use and that data will not be retained for longer than necessary for the purpose for which it was collected. Data users are also responsible for any breaches of the PDPO committed by their contractors or agents.
As the hub for international financial and trade, Hong Kong’s dense network ecosystem is home to a diverse array of enterprises, networks and IT service providers. Equinix’s carrier-dense colocation facilities in the city provide customers direct interconnection to these key industry players in one of Asia’s most vibrant economies.
An effective data governance program requires a clear vision and an actionable business case. The vision articulates the broad strategic objective, while the business case is more hands on and details the people, technologies and processes that will support your program.
Data governance programs involve a wide range of people. Depending on your organization, this could include data stewards, IT and business SMEs, project managers, sponsors and others. To manage the complexity of these teams, it’s important to develop an organizational structure that facilitates collaboration and communication. A responsibility assignment matrix such as RACI (responsible, accountable, consulted and informed) is an excellent tool for ensuring that everyone understands their individual roles.