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3 August 2026

Privacy Commissioner’s Office Wins Governance Project of the Year and Outreach Project of the Year at Asia-Pacific Awards

Privacy Commissioner’s Office Wins Governance Project of the Year and Outreach Project of the Year at Asia-Pacific Awards

“Hong Kong Governance Project of the Year – Regulatory”  and “Hong Kong Outreach Project of the Year – Regulatory” awards, in recognition of its guidance on the “Checklist on Guidelines for the Use of Generative AI by Employees” and the effect of its outreach efforts relating to “Abuse of AI Deepfakes: Toolkit for Schools and Parents”, respectively.

The “Governance Project of the Year – Regulatory” award recognises exceptional initiatives or practices of public organisations.
Published in March 2025, the “Checklist on Guidelines for the Use of Generative AI by Employees” (Guidelines) provide a practical checklist to assist organisations in developing internal policies or guidelines on the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) by employees at work, while complying with the requirements of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO).

https://www.pcpd.org.hk/english/resources_centre/publications/files/guidelines_ai_employees.pdf

“Hong Kong Outreach Project of the Year – Regulatory” award celebrates initiatives that excel in reaching and engaging their target audiences, fostering positive relationships, and making long term and meaningful impact on communities or stakeholders.
Published in December 2025, the “Abuse of AI Deepfakes: Toolkit for Schools and Parents” (Toolkit) provides practical advice to schools and parents to help them prevent and handle deepfake incidents involving children and young people, while safeguarding their privacy in relation to personal data.

https://www.pcpd.org.hk/english/resources_centre/publications/files/ai_deepfake.pdf


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