Hong Kong agencies expand AI and data privacy safeguards

The partnership will provide free training for SMEs and NGOs and assess businesses’ AI-governance practices.

Hong Kong organisations have formed a partnership to strengthen personal-data protection, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence governance as businesses increase their adoption of digital technologies.

The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) and Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre (HKCERT) signed a memorandum of understanding with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) and Hong Kong International Data Privacy Academy.

The partnership will combine the organisations’ expertise in privacy protection, data security, AI governance, cyberthreat monitoring, risk assessment and incident response.

Its first initiative comprises three free data-security seminars for small and medium-sized enterprises and non-governmental organisations.

The sessions will provide practical guidance on protection against cyberattacks, privacy risks arising from AI use, data-breach management and incident response.

PCPD also commissioned HKPC to conduct the Hong Kong AI and Data Privacy Survey 2026.

The survey will examine how Hong Kong enterprises are adopting AI and assess their approaches to governance, risk management and data protection. Its findings are expected to be released later in 2026.

HKPC Executive Director Mohamed D. Butt said the partnership would convert guidance, training and technical assistance into practical support for SMEs seeking to strengthen their digital defences.

Privacy Commissioner Ada Chung Lai-ling said closer cooperation would help the organisations address risks arising from AI technologies and data-driven business operations.