Since law firms deal with data concerning both clients and employees, it is crucial that all members of the firm are familiar with their roles and responsibilities relating to data protection.
This course gives an in-depth review of the Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (or “PDPO”), which contains six important data protection Principles:
• Principle 1 - Data collection
• Principle 2 - Accuracy and retention
• Principle 3 - Data use, including transfer
• Principle 4 - Data security
• Principle 5 - Openness
• Principle 6 - Data subject access and correction rights
The course also provides background on Office of the Privacy Commissioner which oversees compliance with and enforcement of the provisions and Principles of the PDPO. As such, the Privacy Commissioner released three Codes of Practice that are also reviewed in this course:
• Identity Card Numbers and other Personal Identifiers;
• Consumer Credit Data; and
• Human Resource Management.
Your professional reputation and the reputation of the firm can be enhanced or diminished depending on how you deal with personal data or information.