The Hogan Lovells' Chronicle of Data Protection analyses a new bill introduced in the Legislative Council aimed to reform the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance so that it is updated to meet the latest challenges posed by technological advancements and personal data misuse. As a "culmination of a lengthy consultation process," the Personal Data (Privacy) Amendment Bill will enact new requirements relating to direct marketing and the sale of personal information and data processing; address the powers of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, and increase penalties for breaches of the ordinance.
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