Data HK – An Overview
Data hk is essential in any business that handles personal information. Access to large volumes of data is critical for research purposes, and many organizations have implemented strategies to make accessing it simpler. Data can be found through various sources – government agencies or private businesses alike. In this article we will highlight these resources and show how best to leverage them.
Telehouse Hong Kong CCC, one of Asia’s premier carrier neutral data centers, hosts a growing roster of global brand names in manufacturing, banking and telecommunications. Based in Tseung Kwan O, the Telehouse Hong Kong CCC features redundant infrastructure to meet mission-critical data needs in an accommodating and resilient environment.
Hong Kong adopted its inaugural modern data privacy law in 1995, including provisions on cross-border data transfers to ensure that when personal information leaves Hong Kong it does not breach or otherwise contravene local data protection regulations.
Section 33 of the PDPO prohibits any person from transferring personal data outside Hong Kong except under specific conditions. This provision conforms with international norms, and similar provisions can be found elsewhere such as mainland China’s Personal Information Protection Law or in Europe via GDPR.
One essential condition is for data users to notify data subjects prior to collecting their personal information that it will be transferred overseas and for what purpose(s). This ensures they understand why their data is being transferred abroad.
An increasing number of situations require Hong Kong businesses to conduct transfer impact analyses when conducting business in foreign or EEA member countries. Because laws in these jurisdictions require higher levels of data protection than what Hong Kong requires, conducting a transfer impact assessment is key to ensure a company doesn’t run afoul of the law. Particularly where transferring companies are not themselves subject to regulations, it is critical for businesses to understand and abide by all requirements associated with transfer impact assessments. This requires being knowledgeable of their requirements as well as knowing what steps need to be taken in order to meet them. Understanding data protection laws that apply is of vital importance, as is being aware of their legal implications and enforcement mechanisms. A company should also be prepared to engage in arbitration or other dispute resolution mechanisms if issues arise with implementation, protecting its reputation and avoiding loss of business.