REO publishes investigation reports on two data breach incidents
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The REO conducted the investigations with the objective of identifying the causes of the incidents and improvement measures that could be taken. The summary reports are available for download at the REO webpage (www.reo.gov.hk/en/about/incidents_report.htm).
A spokesman for the REO reaffirmed that the REO attaches great importance to the handling and protection of personal data and is committed to complying with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance and relevant codes of practice/guidelines issued by the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data and the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer. The REO will adopt all practical measures to forestall the recurrence of similar incidents in future.
Ends/Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Issued at HKT 14:00
Issued at HKT 14:00
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