An Overview of Hong Kong Artificial Intelligence: Model Personal Data Protection Framework

In this whitepaper, you will learn:

  • Model Framework, ethical principles for AI, and three data stewardship values
  • Model Framework and compliance with Personal Data Protection Ordinance
  • Recommended measures for organizations procuring AI systems
  • How Securiti can help ensure swift compliance

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The Hong Kong Privacy Commissioner's Office published the "Guidance on the Ethical Development and Use of AI" in August 2021, urging organizations handling personal data with AI systems to adopt ethical principles. The emergence of AI systems, such as Large Language Models (LLMs), has prompted several small and medium-sized enterprises to purchase AI solutions from vendors rather than build them from scratch.

In response to recent AI developments, the Hong Kong Privacy Commissioner's Office released the "Artificial Intelligence: Model Personal Data Protection Framework" on June 11, 2024. This framework provides best practice recommendations for organizations handling personal data, particularly those procuring AI solutions from third-party developers or vendors and those customizing or operating AI systems, including generative and predictive AI systems.

This whitepaper provides an overview of the Model Framework and elaborates on the application of ‘Ethical Principles for AI’ and three ‘Data Stewardship Values’ for organizations handling personal data. It also addresses compliance obligations under the Hong Kong Personal Data Protection Ordinance (PDPO) and details recommended measures. Learn how Securiti helps ensure swift compliance with the Model Framework.

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The Hong Kong Artificial Intelligence: Model Personal Data Protection Framework is a set of best practice recommendations for organizations handling personal data. It focuses on ethical AI principles, data stewardship values, and compliance with the Hong Kong Personal Data Protection Ordinance (PDPO).

The Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO) is a legal framework that governs the protection of personal data privacy in Hong Kong. It sets out the obligations of data users and the rights of data subjects. Learn more about Hong Kong PDPO.

The Model Framework states that organizations sourcing third-party AI solutions must develop policies and procedures to protect personal data in compliance with the PDPO and comply with Data Stewardship Values and Ethical Principles for AI. Key areas for these policies and procedures include AI strategy and governance, risk assessment and human oversight, customization of AI models and implementation and management of AI systems, and communication and engagement with stakeholders.

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