Hong Kong watchdog launches data privacy academy to develop top talent in sector
City’s privacy commissioner says move aligns with national plan to develop Hong Kong into global talent hub while addressing new AI challenges
Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog has launched a data privacy academy as part of efforts to align with the national strategy of developing the city into an international high-calibre talent hub.
Announcing the news at the 30th Anniversary Privacy Protection Summit on Tuesday, Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data Ada Chung Lai-ling said the office would also strive to implement and support the city’s first five-year plan.
“As an educator and reformer, I am delighted to announce the launch of the Hong Kong International Data Privacy Academy, which will serve as a flagship training platform through a rich programme of public seminars, professional workshops and dialogues with leading experts,” she said in her welcome remarks.
“We aim to build Hong Kong into an international hub for high-calibre privacy professionals.”
According to the academy’s website, the institution seeks to provide practitioner-oriented training with an international dimension to help organisations and the public manage evolving local and cross-jurisdictional compliance requirements.
It will also address emerging data governance challenges brought about by artificial intelligence and other new technologies, while supporting the local government’s “AI Training for All” initiative.