National People's Congress decision on Hong Kong national security legislation

The Personal Information Protection Law of the Mainland will take effect on 1 November 2021

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Friday, November 11, 2022
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The Personal Information Protection Law establishes individuals consents as the principal legal basis for processing personal information.

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  • The Personal Information Protection Law establishes individuals consents as the principal legal basis for processing personal information.
  • Individuals can also request the processors of personal information to rectify and delete their personal information, as well as to provide them with means to transfer their personal information to other processors[2].
  • The Personal Information Protection Law prohibits the use of automated decision-making based on personal information if it leads to unreasonable price discrimination against individuals.
  • The full text of the Personal Information Protection Law (in Chinese only) is available on the website of the National Peoples Congress: http://www.npc.gov.cn/npc/c30834/202108/a8c4e3672c74491a80b53a172bb753fe...
    Watch out for other updates on the Personal Information Protection Law on our website.

PCPD Publishes Highlights of the Mainland's Personal Information Protection Law

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Friday, November 11, 2022
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The Mainland's Personal Information Protection Law was passed by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on 20 August 2021 and will be effective from 1 November 2021.

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  • The Mainland's Personal Information Protection Law was passed by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on 20 August 2021 and will be effective from 1 November 2021.
  • The PCPD updated its thematic webpage to highlight the key requirements under the Personal Information Protection Law for the reference of the public.
  • For more information, please visit the thematic webpage:
    https://www.pcpd.org.hk/english/data_privacy_law/mainland_law/mainland_l...

"New Life in the GBA" Lucky Draw by Greater Bay Area Homeland Youth Community Foundation Concluded with 521 Happy Winners

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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HONG KONG, Oct 27, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - With its tremendous development, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) offers endless opportunities to Hong Kong Youth.

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  • HONG KONG, Oct 27, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - With its tremendous development, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) offers endless opportunities to Hong Kong Youth.
  • The "New Life in the GBA" lucky draw launched by the Greater Bay Area Homeland Youth Community Foundation (the Foundation) ran from April to September this year aimed to support the development of young people in Hong Kong in establishing new lives in the GBA.
  • The lucky draw received positive responses from young Hong Kong residents aged between 18 to 45.
  • Mr Daryl Ng Win-kong, Chairman of the Greater Bay Area Homeland Youth Community Foundation said, "The Central and Hong Kong government have always placed great importance in the development of Hong Kong youth within the GBA.

Hong Kong: Statement by the Spokesperson on recent arrests and r

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Thursday, August 13, 2020
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The recent arrests of Jimmy Lai, members of his family and other individuals, and the raid on the offices of newspaper Apple Daily, under allegations of collusion with foreign forces, further stoke fears that the National Security Law is being used to stifle freedom of expression and of the media in Hong Kong.

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  • The recent arrests of Jimmy Lai, members of his family and other individuals, and the raid on the offices of newspaper Apple Daily, under allegations of collusion with foreign forces, further stoke fears that the National Security Law is being used to stifle freedom of expression and of the media in Hong Kong.
  • The European Union recalls that the respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms is a central element of the Basic Law and the one country, two systems principle.
  • In addition, media freedom and pluralism, are pillars of democracy as they are essential components of open and free society.
  • It is essential that the existing rights and freedoms of Hong Kong residents are fully protected, including freedom of speech, of the press and of publication, as well as freedom of association and of assembly.

Hong Kong: Council expresses grave concern over national security law

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Wednesday, July 29, 2020
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Following an initial discussion in the Foreign Affairs Council on 13 July 2020, the Council today adopted conclusions expressing grave concern over the national security legislation for Hong Kong adopted by the Standing Committee of Chinas National Peoples Congress on 30 June 2020.

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  • Following an initial discussion in the Foreign Affairs Council on 13 July 2020, the Council today adopted conclusions expressing grave concern over the national security legislation for Hong Kong adopted by the Standing Committee of Chinas National Peoples Congress on 30 June 2020.
  • The conclusions restate the EU's support for Hong Kongs high degree of autonomy under the One Country, Two Systems principle, and its solidarity with the people of Hong Kong, whilst setting out a coordinated response package of measures in various fields.
  • These include among others:

    Lastly the conclusions call for a review of the implementation of the national security law and of the impact of the EU response package before the end of the year.