Cybercrime
The meaning of “personal data” and protection principles
"Personal data" means any data relating directly or indirectly to a living individual, such that it is possible and practical to ascertain the identity of the individual from the said data. The data must be represented in a recorded form (e.g. a document or a video) and be capable of being reproduced. The legal definition of personal data can be found in Section 2 of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Chapter 486). Common daily examples of personal data include name and address (in combination), information appearing on Hong Kong identity card, and medical records. Under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Chapter 486), only personal data are protected. The Ordinance does not cover privacy matters other than personal data. Data protection principles Any person or organization collecting, holding, processing or using personal data must comply with the six data protection principles laid down in Section 4 and Schedule 1 of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Chapter 486). Please click here for details.
