Data hk is an open data platform from Hong Kong and other sources, accessible for researchers as graphs, tables and maps. Furthermore, interactive tools exist to aid analysis. Data hk could help determine the ideal place for starting up a company or measure public health interventions effectively.
As part of its purpose, this data can also be used to create a map depicting Hong Kong’s land use distribution. Updated annually and including property information of all properties located therein, this data can be viewed from any device with internet connectivity – making this essential information for researchers examining relationships between land use and air quality.
Hong Kong is considering modifications to its Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, such as amending its definition of personal data to include any information which can be used to identify an individual. This change could impact many businesses that collect and process personal data.
Current Law prohibits data users from exporting personal information out of Hong Kong without explicit permission from data subjects; however, court orders or subpoena issued by law enforcement agencies may require data users to disclose certain information. Furthermore, extra-territorial application of the PDPO permits liability even for breaches that take place outside of Hong Kong territory.
Hong Kong government is taking steps to facilitate cross-boundary data flow, in particular by creating the GBA Standard Contract for enterprises. This contract streamlines compliance arrangements for facilitating cross-boundary data flows while helping companies reduce costs associated with them, serving as a major policy breakthrough that strengthens Hong Kong as an innovation hub and complementing national development.