Reaching out to University – Privacy Commissioner Highlighted Data Privacy Risks in the Cyberworld to University Students

The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, highlighted data privacy risks in the cyberworld to university students at a guest lecture organised by the School of Law of the City University of Hong Kong on 28 February 2023.

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http://www.pcpd.org.hk/english/whatsnew/20230228.html

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

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Information privacy, Privacy Commissioner, Squire Patton Boggs, Privacy, Lecture, App Store (iOS/iPadOS), Social media, School, Partner, Personal data, City University

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The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, highlighted data privacy risks in the cyberworld to university students at a guest lecture organised by the School of Law of the City University of Hong Kong on 28 February 2023.
During the lecture, the Privacy Commissioner gave an overview of the six Data Protection Principles under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO).
She then discussed the privacy issues relating to the use of mobile applications and highlighted some recommendations to safeguard personal data privacy in the use of social media.
The Privacy Commissioner also elaborated on some criminal offences under the PDPO in relation to online activities, including direct marketing offences and doxxing offences.