HKPC and HKCERT Sign MoU with PCPD and Hong Kong International Data Privacy Academy to Strengthen Collaboration in Safeguarding Personal Data Privacy, Data Security and AI Privacy Protection

(11 November 2026) The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) and the Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre (HKCERT) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) and the Hong Kong International Data Privacy Academy to further deepen the parties’ collaboration in promoting the protection of personal data privacy, enhancing data security, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI) privacy protection. The initiative aims to implement the First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2026 – 2030) (Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan), and collectively advance the “AI+” initiative with a view to building a robust and trustworthy AI and data governance framework.

Under the collaborative framework established by the MoU, the inaugural initiative introduces three free “Data Security Training Seminars for SMEs and NGOs” (Seminars). The Seminars also form part of the PCPD’s “Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan” Seminar Series (Seminar Series), which seeks to provide practical guidelines for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and non-profit-making organisations (NGOs) on topics including protection against cyberattacks, privacy protection in the AI era, as well as data breach management and incident response. The first seminar, entitled “Stay Ahead of Cyber Threats: Prevention Strategies for SMEs and NGOs”, will be held on 12 November 2026.

In addition, the PCPD has commissioned HKPC to conduct the “Hong Kong AI and Data Privacy Survey 2026” (Survey). The Survey aims to examine the adoption of AI by Hong Kong enterprises, as well as their practices in relation to AI governance, risk management and data protection. Findings of the Survey are expected to be released later this year.

The Executive Director of HKPC, Mr Mohamed D. BUTT, said, “HKPC is committed to advancing the responsible adoption of AI, with equal emphasis on innovation and security. Through HKCERT’s threat monitoring, incident response, risk assessment and enterprise support, we help businesses strengthen their cyber resilience and address emerging risks arising from AI agents. By deepening our collaboration with PCPD and the Hong Kong International Data Privacy Academy, we will bring together our expertise in privacy protection, data security, AI governance and cybersecurity to turn guidance, training and technical support into practical solutions, helping SMEs strengthen their digital defences and embrace AI and digital transformation with confidence.”

The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, said, “The signing of the MoU between the PCPD, the Hong Kong International Data Privacy Academy, HKPC and HKCERT aims to jointly implement Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan and the Honourable Chief Executive’s 2026 Policy Address in promoting AI and data governance. Through deepening our collaboration, I am confident that we will leverage our complementary strengths to address the risks and challenges arising from AI technologies and data-driven intelligentisation, thereby laying a solid foundation for the sustainable advancement of AI and cross-boundary data flow. ”

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The Privacy Commissioner, Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling (left) and the Executive Director of HKPC, Mr Mohamed D. BUTT (right), signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration in safeguarding personal data privacy, and enhancing data security and AI privacy protection.

Accompanied by the Chief Digital Officer of HKPC (second left), Mr Edmond LAI Shiao-bun, the Privacy Commissioner, Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling (first left) and representatives of the PCPD visited HKPC’s Deep Tech Innovation Hub, Embodied AI International Applications Hub and Agentic AI Foundry.

Accompanied by the Chief Digital Officer of HKPC (second right), Mr Edmond LAI Shiao-bun, the Privacy Commissioner, Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling (third right) and representatives of the PCPD visited HKPC’s Deep Tech Innovation Hub, Embodied AI International Applications Hub and Agentic AI Foundry.