data hk is an online database containing open government and business-relevant information in Hong Kong. With access to over one million open data sets from international, national and regional sources – updated regularly – data hk serves to facilitate research and analysis with access to detailed statistical indicators from various sources as well as maps, geospatial data, forecasts forecasts and forecast datasets with various visualization tools available.

Data protection is a fundamental right that is guaranteed under Hong Kong’s Bill of Rights, with the Personal Data Protection Ordinance (PDPO) serving as its implementation mechanism. This law established data subject rights as well as specific obligations placed upon data controllers through six data protection principles; initially introduced in 1996 and amended multiple times since (including major modifications in 2012 and 2021).

Businesses must fully grasp how key data privacy concepts relate to PDPO requirements, especially those related to cross-border data transfers under Hong Kong law. Padraig Walsh from Tanner De Witt’s Data Privacy group discusses what points should be kept in mind when planning cross-border transfers of personal data.

Data governance frameworks consist of multiple teams and individuals working collaboratively to provide the data needed for informed business decisions. Your data stewards serve as the front-line experts that determine how your data governance framework impacts business processes, decisions and interactions – they act as your liaison between IT and business. Experienced business analysts that serve as communication bridges between departments are the ideal stewards. Additionally, an effective data governance leader helps coordinate tasks among stewards and communicates the decisions that have been made with stakeholders. They may also perform ongoing data audits and metrics to measure program success and ROI as well as act as primary points of escalation to the executive sponsor and steering committee.