Hong Kong company sends dismissal notice in group chat, attracting scrutiny

Privacy Watchdog PCPD says exposure of personal data, information on dismissal is a breach of data protection rules. An enforcement notice was sent to A security service company after an employee's termination letter was sent to a group chat, exposing her personal data and information relating to her dismissal to colleagues.

Data protection breaches in Hong Kong

In 2025, the office received a total of 4,228 complaints and handled 17,691 public enquiries. Public enquiries received included:

• Collection and use of personal data (28%)

• Complaint handling policy of the PCPD (15%)

• Access to and correction of personal data (6%)

• Installation and use of CCTV (5%)

The PCPD also addressed enquiries on the handling of personal data in employment cases (5%).