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Impact of CJEU decision in Schrems v DPC on the implementation of cross-border data transfer provisions in Hong Kong
Organisations in the European Union with operations in the United States have, for over a decade now, taken comfort that the transfer of personal data to …
"Herbert Smith Freehills' Asia Pacific Employment Law Guide 2014" now available.
The Guide contains a summary of the key employment laws and principles in 21 jurisdictions across the Asia Pacific and has become the 'go to' resource …
To know or not to know? The right to access directors' personal data under the new Companies Ordinance in Hong Kong
The new Companies Ordinance in Hong Kong was enacted on 10 August 2012 and will come into operation in early 2014 (“new CO”). On 28 March 2013, the …
New Guide to New Rules - Practical Guidance on Direct Marketing in Hong Kong
The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data issued the latest guidance note on the new direct marketing rules ("Guidance Note") under the Personal Data …
Data protection law in Hong Kong gets more teeth
The Personal Data (Privacy) (Amendment) Ordinance ("Amendment Ordinance") was passed on 27 June 2012 and most changes came into effect on 1 October 2012. …
"New and improved" data protection regime? Hong Kong government launches public consultation on e-health record sharing
On 12 December 2011, the Hong Kong Food and Health Bureau launched a two-month public consultation on the Legal, Privacy and Security Framework for a …
New legislative proposals on data protection law in Hong Kong and Singapore: bringing the legal regime in line with best practices
With increasing public concern over data protection issues, a bill imposing more stringent rules on the use of personal data is being considered by the …
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