 | | Tony Wong, Commissioner for Digital Policy, provided an insightful overview of the Government’s latest cross-border data transfer initiatives and the Greater Bay Area Standard Contract during the committee meeting on 22 July. His presentation, covering sector-specific applications, preparation tips for businesses and future work to facilitate data flow, was particularly significant as Hong Kong reinforces its role as a leading international city.
At the same meeting, Gillian Meller was elected Chairman, while Rita Tang was elected Vice Chairman. Brian Ho was re-elected Vice Chairman. Members also expressed their gratitude to outgoing Chairman Nick Chan for his leadership. The meeting ended with a casual networking session.
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 | | Senior officials from the Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training Office, Department of Justice, met with the Legal Committee on 12 May.
Director Dr Yang Ling and Deputy Director Queenie Wu shared valuable insights into the latest initiatives and focus of the office’s Training Academy aimed at establishing the city as a premier international legal hub. They also discussed the academy’s training and exchange programmes, as well as strategic plans to attract and nurture top legal talent from around the world, including from Belt & Road countries.
| | 2025/05/12 |
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 | | Nick Chan, Chairman of the Legal Committee and Chamber CEO Patrick Yeung led members on an exclusive visit to the Hong Kong Police Force’s Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau to learn about the HKPF’s efforts in cybercrime enforcement and prevention and supporting facilities on 24 January as part of the Committee’s meeting.
Special thanks to Raymond Lam, Chief Superintendent of Police at the CSTCB and his elite team for hosting members and for providing the group with the opportunity to learn about Hong Kong’s latest technology crime landscape and the efforts of HKPF in safeguarding the interests of businesses and the public against the foregoing risks.
| | 2025/01/24 |
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