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ALO Parent Education App/Platform System Initiation Ceremony, together with App Demonstration and Parent-Teacher Association "Joy in Parenting" Sharing Session Successfully Held

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Friday, April 14, 2023

ALO Parent Education app / platform system initiation ceremony organized by non-profit organization Children Social Network was held successfully today (14 April).

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  • ALO Parent Education app / platform system initiation ceremony organized by non-profit organization Children Social Network was held successfully today (14 April).
  • The panelists all agreed that ALO provides a convenient channel for parents to take home information of parent education anytime and anywhere.
  • The platform supports parent education promotion work in all aspects and its parent education content has gained recognition from education sector and professionals.
  • The Bureau believes that ALO is an excellent parent education platform to promote parent education that aligns with the bureau's Curriculum Framework."

Reaching Out to the Community — Privacy Commissioner interviewed by Metro Finance FM104’s “Viva Counselor”

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Monday, February 27, 2023

The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, was interviewed by Metro Finance FM104’s “Viva Counselor”.

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  • The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, was interviewed by Metro Finance FM104’s “Viva Counselor”.
  • During the interview, the Privacy Commissioner explained the definition of personal data under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO), and the challenges posed to the protection of personal data privacy as a result of the widespread use of internet.
  • The interview of the Privacy Commissioner will be broadcast from 9:00 pm to 9:30 pm on four consecutive Mondays (27 February, 6 March, 13 March and 20 March respectively).
  • The Privacy Commissioner, Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling (centre), was interviewed by Ms LAU Yuen-fan (left) and Ms Melissa Kaye PANG (right), hosts of Metro Finance FM104’s “Viva Counselor”.

Appointment of New Member to the Standing Committee on Technological Developments of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data

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Monday, January 16, 2023

Date: 30 December 2022

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  • Date: 30 December 2022
    Appointment of New Member to the Standing Committee on Technological Developments of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data
    The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, announced the appointment of Mr Alan CHEUNG to the Standing Committee on Technological Developments (SCTD) of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data on 30 December 2022 for a two-year term from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2024.
  • Mr Alan CHEUNG is the Senior Director of the Trust and Artificial Intelligence Technologies Division of Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI).
  • He has more than 20 years of experience in research and development, which focuses on both hardware and software applications in the secured systems domain.
  • The Privacy Commissioner would also like to take the opportunity to thank the outgoing member, Mr Mark PARSONS, for his invaluable contributions and advice to the SCTD over the years.

Holberton School expands in the USA with a new flagship Campus in the heart of Manhattan

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Holberton School, a project-based college alternative training the next generation of software engineers, announced today the opening of a new campus in the USA. The campus is based in New York City, and will host its first cohort in February 2023.

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  • In February 2023, the Holberton School will expand again, with the opening of a new campus in the heart of Manhattan, New York City, NY, USA.
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Holberton School, a project-based college alternative training the next generation of software engineers, announced today the opening of a new campus in the USA.
  • The campus is based in New York City, and will host its first cohort in February 2023.
  • Holberton School also operates as a white label or franchise to make high-quality education accessible everywhere.

Former Privacy Commissioner Mr Stephen LAU Ka-men, MBE, JP, visited the PCPD

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Friday, November 11, 2022

The Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance has come into operation since 20 December, 1996.

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  • The Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance has come into operation since 20 December, 1996.
  • In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD), the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, was very pleased to invite the first Privacy Commissioner, Mr Stephen LAU Ka-men, MBE, JP, to visit the PCPD, during which Mr LAU shared the history of establishment of the PCPD and exchanged views with PCPD colleagues.

Appointment of Two New Members to the Standing Committee on Technological Developments of the PCPD

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Friday, November 11, 2022

His research interests focus on Chinese computing, database and information retrieval.

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  • His research interests focus on Chinese computing, database and information retrieval.
  • Prof YIU is currently a Professor and an Associate Head of the Department of Computer Science at the University of Hong Kong (HKU).
  • Separately, three incumbent members, namely Mr Francis FONG, Prof Jason LAU and Mr Mark PARSONS, have been re-appointed to the SCTD as members.
  • The current membership of the SCTD (in alphabetical order of surname) is as follows:

Showcasing Hong Kong – Privacy Commissioner Spoke at the Closing General Session of the International Association of Privacy Professionals’ (IAPP) Asia Pacific Forum in Singapore

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Friday, November 11, 2022

The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, spoke at the Closing General session themed Regional Regulatory Update from Hong Kong Privacy Commissioner Ada Chung at IAPPs Asia Pacific Forum held in Singapore on 19 July 2022.

Key Points: 
  • The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, spoke at the Closing General session themed Regional Regulatory Update from Hong Kong Privacy Commissioner Ada Chung at IAPPs Asia Pacific Forum held in Singapore on 19 July 2022.
  • The Privacy Commissioner also discussed the privacy challenges arising from the digitalisation of our society and how organisations can build better relationships with its regulators.
  • The Privacy Commissioner, Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling (left), updated the audience on PCPD's work by videoconferencing at the Closing General session.
  • Mr Jason LAU, Regional Leader, Hong Kong, IAPP (right) moderated the session.

Asia's fashion showcase CENTRESTAGE opens today

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Friday, September 9, 2022

The HKTDC has proactively engaged local and overseas fashion buyers to support CENTRESTAGE exhibitors in expanding their businesses.

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  • The HKTDC has proactively engaged local and overseas fashion buyers to support CENTRESTAGE exhibitors in expanding their businesses.
  • Local buyers such as Lane Crawford, Joyce, Next Sourcing, Palmers and online fashion store Farfetch have a physical presence at the event.
  • A series of fashion shows are being held during the fair period, with the spotlight opening gala show, CENTRESTAGE ELITES, taking place this evening.
  • In addition to numerous fashion shows, this year's CENTRESTAGE is staging various seminars and sharing sessions.