| Date |
News Title |
Description |
| Aug 2010 |
| 13-Aug-2010 |
Fraudulent website of Wing Lung Bank Limited |
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority wishes to alert members of the public in Hong Kong to a fraudulent website with the domain name "www.網上銀行.biz". The website looks similar to the official website of Wing Lung Bank Limited (Wing Lung Bank). Wing Lung Bank has clarified that it has no connection with the fraudulent website. |
| 12-Aug-2010 |
Privacy Commissioner reminds data users of the requirements of the Ordinance when engaging direct marketing activities |
The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Mr. Allan Chiang wrote to the Chief Executive of Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the Commissioner of Insurance, and the Director-General of Office of the Telecommunications Authority on 12 August, to draw their attention to the requirements of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance when personal data are collected and use for directing marketing purposes. |
| Jul 2010 |
| 30-Jul-2010 |
Privacy Compliance Assessment Report on Smart Identity Card System issued |
The Director of Immigration said on July 30, "We welcome the Privacy Compliance Assessment (PCA) Report presented by the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data today. The Immigration Department has a good track record in protecting personal data under the Smart Identity Card System (SMARTICS). We are very pleased to learn that the Commissioner is satisfied that the Immigration Department has generally addressed the various requirements under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance and found that the department has appropriate policies, practices and guidance in place in handling and processing personal data." |
| 30-Jul-2010 |
The Privacy Commissioner gives interim report on the investigation of Octopus |
In order to address public concern on the progress of investigation conducted by this Office, the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Mr. Roderick B Woo issued an interim report on his preliminary findings and recommendations. |
| 30-Jul-2010 |
The Privacy Commissioner Completed the Compliance Check on Google’s Collection of Wi-Fi Payload Data |
The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data Mr. Roderick B. WOO has informed Google Inc. the result of his compliance check on the collection of Wi-Fi payload data captured by Google through its Street View car operation in Hong Kong during the period from December 2008 to October 2009. |
| 30-Jul-2010 |
The Privacy Commissioner has completed a Privacy Compliance Assessment Report on the Smart Identity Card System |
The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data Mr. Roderick B. Woo announced the completion of the Privacy Compliance Assessment Report on the Smart Identity Card System. |
| 30-Jul-2010 |
Collection of Visitors' Fingerprint Data by a Theme Park |
The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data Mr. Roderick B. Woo completed the investigation of a complaint case concerning the collection and recording of visitors' fingerprint data by an entertainment theme park in Hong Kong. |
| 30-Jul-2010 |
Investigation Report: Beauty Centre Transferring a Client's Personal Data to a Third Party without the Client's Consent |
Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data Mr. Roderick B. Woo published a report on the result of an investigation of a complaint case carried out pursuant to section 38(a) of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. The case concerned a beauty centre that transferred a client's personal data to another beauty centre without his consent. |
| 28-Jul-2010 |
Privacy Commissioner published new revised edition of a book to provide in-depth interpretation |
A revised edition of the publication titled "Data Protection Principles in the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance – from the Privacy Commissioner's perspective" was released by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data. |
| 27-Jul-2010 |
Privacy Commissioner Publishes Information Leaflet on Privacy Impact Assessment |
The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data Mr. Roderick B. Woo published a new Information Leaflet on Privacy Impact Assessment. |
| 26-Jul-2010 |
Burglary of computer system at QMH |
The spokesperson of Queen Mary Hospital made announcement regarding a suspected theft case on July 26. |
| 26-Jul-2010 |
Fraudulent website: www.hangsengfinancial.com |
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority wishes to alert members of the public in Hong Kong to a fraudulent website with the domain name "www.hangsengfinancial.com". The domain name of the website looks similar to that of the official website of Hang Seng Bank, Limited (Hang Seng Bank). Hang Seng Bank has clarified that it has no connection with the fraudulent website. |
| 23-Jul-2010 |
Privacy Commissioner commences hearing on the investigation of the "Octopus Rewards" program |
The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data Mr. Roderick B. Woo initiated a formal investigation on 21 July on the Octopus Holdings Limited and the Octopus Rewards Limited, which is responsible for the "Octopus Rewards" program. The investigation is carried out pursuant to section 38(b) of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance to ascertain whether the collection and disclosure of the members' personal data for direct marketing purpose is a contravention of a requirement under the Ordinance, including but not limited to Data Protection Principle 1 and 3 in Schedule 1 to the Ordinance and section 34 of the Ordinance. |
| 22-Jul-2010 |
Fraudulent website: www.dah-sing.net and dah-sing.net |
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority wishes to alert members of the public in Hong Kong to two fraudulent websites with the domain names "www.dah-sing.net" and "dah-sing.net". The websites look similar to the official website of Dah Sing Bank, Limited (Dah Sing Bank). Dah Sing Bank has clarified that it has no connection with the fraudulent websites. |
| 22-Jul-2010 |
Monetary Authority requires Octopus Cards Limited to submit report prepared by external auditors |
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced on July 22 that the Monetary Authority (MA) has issued a notice to Octopus Cards Limited (OCL) in accordance with section 59(2) of the Banking Ordinance, requiring OCL to submit to the MA a report prepared by external auditors to be appointed by OCL and approved by the MA. |
| 21-Jul-2010 |
Privacy Commissioner initiates investigation on the Octopus |
In view of the recent widespread public concern that the use of customers' personal data for direct marketing in the "Octopus Rewards" program may contravene the requirements of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Mr. Roderick B. Woo decided to initiate a formal investigation on the Octopus Holdings Limited and the Octopus Rewards Limited, which is responsible for the "Octopus Rewards" program, pursuant to section 38(b) of the Ordinance on 21 July. |
| 19-Jul-2010 |
HKMA statement on Octopus Card Limited |
In the light of recent enquiries about data privacy issues involving the Octopus Rewards Scheme operated by the Octopus Rewards Limited (ORL), the HKMA wishes to clarify that ORL is an entity separate from Octopus Card Limited (OCL). |
| 14-Jul-2010 |
HKPC urges for coordinated action against organized cyber crimes |
A surge in computer hacking and malicious attacks in the first six months of this year has sparked calls for coordinated efforts to combat the worsening problem of organized cyber crimes. |
| 7-Jul-2010 |
The Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance and Octopus Card System |
The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Mr. Roderick B. Woo met with Ms. Prudence Chan, the Chief Executive Officer of Octopus Holdings Limited in his office. The meeting was initiated by the Commissioner who wants to understand all the relevant issues concerning the Octopus card system which may impact on personal data privacy of individuals in Hong Kong. |
| Jun 2010 |
| 29-Jun-2010 |
Fraudulent website: www.hkboc.net |
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority wishes to alert members of the public in Hong Kong to a fraudulent website with the domain name "www.hkboc.net". The website looks similar to the official website of Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited (BOCHK). BOCHK has clarified that it has no connection with the fraudulent website. |
| 28-Jun-2010 |
Privacy Commissioner responds to an opinion survey report on Octopus cards and privacy issues |
The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data Mr. Roderick B. Woo made response to the results of an opinion poll regarding privacy concerns of Octopus card conducted by the New Forum. |
| 21-Jun-2010 |
Privacy Commissioner Publishes Guidance Note on Data Breach Handling and the Giving of Breach Notifications |
The Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance does not require the giving of data breach notifications by data users. The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data has however consistently advised data users to consider giving notification whenever their personal data are discovered to have been compromised. |
| 19-Jun-2010 |
Response from HA |
The Deputising Chief Executive of the Hospital Authority (HA), Dr Cheung Wai Lun, expressed deep concern with the recent incidents in two public hospitals about personal data protection. He reiterated the determination of HA in protecting personal data of patients and staff members. The Authority also apologised for the possible inconvenience caused to those who were involved in the incidents. |
| 19-Jun-2010 |
SFH expresses concern over loss of personal data |
The Secretary for Food and Health, Dr York Chow, expressed concern over a suspected theft case involving the loss of a computer hard disk in Caritas Medical Centre and the missing of a USB flash drive which belonged to a staff member of Kowloon Hospital on June 19. |
| 19-Jun-2010 |
An incident of loss of a USB drive |
The spokesperson of Kowloon Hospital (KH) made announcement regarding an incident of loss of a USB drive on June 19. |
| 18-Jun-2010 |
Privacy Commissioner responds to a local magazine's editorial on privacy issues |
Regarding public interest, Privacy Commissioner responded to an editorial which appears in one of Hong Kong's most popular magazines published yesterday. |
| 10-Jun-2010 |
Customs raids cyber cafe that used infringing computer software |
Hong Kong Customs raided a cyber cafe and seized 258 computers and 12 computer servers installed with pirated operating system software, worth about $1.45 million in total. |
| 9-Jun-2010 |
Privacy Commissioner attended the 33rd Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities Forum |
The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Mr. Roderick B. Woo attended the 33rd Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities (APPA) Forum in Darwin, Australia on 3 and 4 June 2010 to represent Hong Kong in exchanging views and expertise with other APPA members on privacy issues. |
| 8-Jun-2010 |
Google collected Wi-Fi data in Hong Kong |
Google Inc. has now given a written Undertaking to the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Mr. Roderick B. Woo ("the Commissioner"). The Undertaking dated 7 June 2010 is the result of protracted discussions between the Commissioner and Google Inc. |
| 3-Jun-2010 |
Fraudulent email purporting to be related to Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited |
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority wishes to alert members of the public in Hong Kong to an email purporting to be sent from Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited (Shanghai Commercial Bank). |
| 2-Jun-2010 |
Fraudulent email purporting to be related to the Bank of East Asia, Limited |
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority wishes to alert members of the public in Hong Kong to an email purporting to be sent from the Bank of East Asia, Limited (BEA). |
| 2-Jun-2010 |
LCQ11: Combating computer virus |
A question by the Hon Wong Ting-kwong and a written reply by the Acting Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Gregory So, in the Legislative Council on June 2. |
| May 2010 |
| 26-May-2010 |
LCQ8: Security of Wi-Fi facilities in government venues |
A question by the Hon Samson Tam and a written reply by the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mrs Rita Lau, in the Legislative Council on May 26. |
| 26-May-2010 |
LCQ2: Security of automatic teller machines |
A question by the Hon Tommy Cheung and a reply by the Acting Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Ms Julia Leung, in the Legislative Council on May 26. |
| 26-May-2010 |
Google collected Wi-Fi data in Hong Kong |
The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Mr. Roderick B. Woo sent to Google on 19 May a form of Undertaking containing assurances to be given by Google to the Commissioner. |
| 25-May-2010 |
Fraudulent email purporting to be related to Public Bank (Hong Kong) Limited |
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public in Hong Kong to an email purporting to be sent from Public Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (PBHK). |
| 25-May-2010 |
Anti-Spamming Task Force reviews situation on unsolicited electronic messages |
The Anti-Spamming Task Force held its third meeting to discuss measures to tackle the problem of unsolicited electronic messages on May 25. |
| 18-May-2010 |
The Privacy Commissioner Met Google's Representative |
The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Roderick B. Woo met with Ross LaJeunesse, the Asia Pacific's Head of Government Affairs in Google Inc. The Commissioner asked for an account of Google's collection of personal data through Wi-Fi network in its Street View operation in Hong Kong. |
| 4-May-2010 |
Protection of Intellectual Property Rights on Internet Creative Competition launched |
The Protection of Intellectual Property Rights on the Internet Creative Competition, jointly organised by the Customs and Excise Department (C&ED) and the Intellectual Property Rights Protection Alliance (IPRPA), was launched to promote respect for intellectual property rights (IPR) on the Internet and to cultivate positive values among youngsters on May 4. |
| 4-May-2010 |
Public Seminar on "Personal Data Protection for Senior Citizens" |
To cope with the theme of this year's Privacy Awareness Week , the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data held a public seminar on "Personal Data Protection for Senior Citizens" to convey the importance of protecting and respecting privacy to the elderly on 4 May. |
| 2-May-2010 |
Privacy Commissioner Launches Privacy Awareness Week 2010 |
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data is promoting the fourth Privacy Awareness Week from 2-8 May 2010. |
| Apr 2010 |
| 27-Apr-2010 |
Suspected ATM Fraud Cases |
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority wishes to remind members of the public to be alert in using Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) on April 27. The HKMA recently received a report from a bank that one of its ATM terminals was suspected to be attacked by fraudsters. The bank has reported the cases to the Police. The HKMA has already requested the bank to conduct a detailed investigation into the incident and a thorough inspection on all its ATM terminals. |
| 23-Apr-2010 |
Fraudulent website: www.bocnttgz.com |
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority wishes to alert members of the public in Hong Kong to a fraudulent website with the domain name "www.bocnttgz.com". The website looks similar to the official website of Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited (BoCHK). BoCHK has clarified that it has no connection with the fraudulent website. |
| 19-Apr-2010 |
Hongkong Post Certification Authority's root certificate included in Mozilla Firefox web browser |
Hongkong Post Certification Authority announced that its root certificate (Hongkong Post Root CA 1) has been included by Mozilla in its latest version of the Firefox web browser on April 19. |
| Mar 2010 |
| 19-Mar-2010 |
HK Customs and NCAC sign first-ever co-operative arrangement against on-line piracy |
The Customs and Excise Department entered into the first-ever Co-operative Arrangement with the National Copyright Administration of the People's Republic of China (NCAC) to strengthen the protection of on-line copyright on March 19. |
| 17-Mar-2010 |
LCQ12: Countering hacking activities |
A question by Dr Hon David Li Kwok-po and a written reply by the Acting Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Gregory So, in the Legislative Council on March 17. |
| 9-Mar-2010 |
HK Information Security Watchdog Re-elected to Head Asia Pacific Organizations |
Local information security watchdog, the Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre (HKCERT) has again won the support of fellow organizations from the region and was re-elected as the Chair of the Asia-Pacific Computer Emergency Response Team (APCERT) during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Phuket, Thailand, recently. |
| 4-Mar-2010 |
Retail and Logistics SMEs Urged to Improve Wi-Fi Security |
More than half of the SMEs in retail and logistics businesses failed to make proper provisions for Wi-Fi security, thereby making them vulnerable to serious data and financial losses, according to a recent audit conducted by the Hong Kong Wireless Technology Industry Association and Hong Kong Productivity Council. |
| Feb 2010 |
| 12-Feb-2010 |
Fraudulent website: www.hkboc.net |
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority wishes to alert members of the public in Hong Kong to a fraudulent website with the domain name "www.hkboc.net". The website looks similar to the official website of Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited (BoCHK). BoCHK has clarified that it has no connection with the fraudulent website. |
| Jan 2010 |
| 28-Jan-2010 |
HKCERT leads Asia-Pacific Drill to Combat Organized Cyber Attacks |
Under the leadership of the Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre (HKCERT) of the Hong Kong Productivity Council, 16 cyber security bodies in the Asia Pacific successfully achieved their targets in a drill on 28 January 2010 to combat organized cyber attacks, said Mr Roy Ko, Manager of HKCERT. |
| 28-Jan-2010 |
Customs crackdown on chain stores selling computers with infringing software |
Hong Kong Customs has raided five chain stores of a computer shop suspected of selling desktop computers installed with infringing software. In the operation, Customs officers seized 14 desktop computers and 193 pirated software disks, worth about $60,000, and arrested seven people, aged from 19 to 53. |
| 16-Jan-2010 |
Government committed to protecting intellectual property right |
The Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Mr Richard Yuen, and the Deputy Director of Intellectual Property, Mr Peter Cheung, on 16 January officiated at the "Respect Intellectual Property on the Internet" Card Holder Design Competition cum "Youth Ambassador of the Year" prize presentation ceremony held at the Y-Theatre of Youth Square in Chai Wan. |
| 5-Jan-2010 |
Fraudulent website: www.llchbanhk.com |
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority wishes to alert members of the public in Hong Kong to a fraudulent website with the domain name "www.llchbanhk.com". The website looks similar to the official website of Chong Hing Bank Limited. |
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