Hong Kong is one of the world’s leading digital infrastructure footholds, serving many of Asia’s top financial institutions, professional services firms and fintech startups. Its carrier-dense network hub hosts the regional internet exchange point and provides direct global connectivity to major cloud providers.

Whether you’re looking to expand into the region, or already have an international presence in Hong Kong, having reliable data access is critical for your success. Whether you’re running analytics, software development or operations, the right data connection makes all the difference.

There are a number of different options for data hk, including local mobile providers, internet service providers and even cloud service providers. Each option offers unique benefits, but all require careful consideration of your data needs and requirements. In this article, we’ll explore some of the key factors to consider in choosing a data hk option for your business.

The PDPO defines personal data as “data relating to an identifiable individual that is either (a) in an identifiable form, or (b) is capable of being made so by means of further processing” (DPP 1(1)). A good place to start is to ask whether the information being processed falls within this definition. If it does, then the six DPPs that form core data obligations under the PDPO apply.

If the data is being transferred outside of Hong Kong, the requirements of section 33 must also be met. This requires a written agreement between the data importer and the data exporter, and the transfered data must be safeguarded by appropriate technical and organisational measures against unauthorised or accidental access, processing, erasure, loss or disclosure.

The data importer must also agree to submit to the jurisdiction of, and cooperate with, the data exporter’s competent supervisory authority for any proceedings aimed at enforcing compliance with the standard contractual clauses. These provisions are designed to give enforceable extra-territorial effect to the terms of the clauses.

If you have any questions about the protection of your data, please contact our privacy team. They’ll be happy to help.