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Practical Workshop on Data Protection Law
Date: 22 Apr 2026 (Wed), Time: 2:15pm – 5:15pm
Key takeaways:
Examining the application of the six data protection principles with special highlights on recent administrative appeals board and court cases.
What are the local and global trends in protecting data privacy rights?
Problems frequently encountered by organisations dealing with personal data, including:
- What are the points to consider when drafting a personal information collection statement?
- What are the special requirements in complying with or refusing to comply with a data access/correction request?
- How to comply with the direct marketing requirements in a joint marketing campaign?
- What are the steps to take when outsourcing the processing of personal data to agents located in or outside Hong Kong?
- How to determine whether an exemption provision applies to a particular situation, including requests for personal data possessed by organisational data users
How to strike the right balance between protecting personal data of individuals and safeguarding the organisations’ best interests?
Consequences of breach of the Ordinance and liabilities of key officers
Sharing of practical experiences in applying the rationale behind legal and quasi-legal decisions, coupled with illustrations from real-life examples.
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