Hong Kong Ethical Artificial Intelligence Framework (Version 2.0, December 2025)
Hong Kong's Ethical Artificial Intelligence Framework (Version 2.0, December 2025) from the Digital Policy Office: twelve Ethical AI Principles with what each asks of an organisation, a three-lines-of-defence governance structure with IT Board review of high-risk applications, an AI Practice Guide of practices across strategy, planning, ecosystem and procurement, development, deployment and operation, and the AI Application Impact Assessment with risk gating reviewed at four lifecycle checkpoints.
Hong Kong Ethical Artificial Intelligence Framework (Version 2.0, December 2025) is a compliance framework from Hong Kong SAR with 9 domains and 33 controls. The largest domains are Section 3.5.1: the twelve Ethical AI Principles – Hong Kong Ethical Artificial Intelligence Framework (Version 2.0, December 2025) (12 controls), Section 4.1.4: Project Development practices – Hong Kong Ethical Artificial Intelligence Framework (Version 2.0, December 2025) (5 controls), Section 4.1.5: System Deployment practices – Hong Kong Ethical Artificial Intelligence Framework (Version 2.0, December 2025) (4 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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Framework Domains (9)
Section 3.5.1: the twelve Ethical AI Principles – Hong Kong Ethical Artificial Intelligence Framework (Version 2.0, December 2025)
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| hong-kong-ethical-artificial-intelligence-framework-version-2-0-december-2025::3.5.1.1 | Transparency and Explainability: explain how AI applications reach decisions in terms people understand |
| hong-kong-ethical-artificial-intelligence-framework-version-2-0-december-2025::3.5.1.10 | Beneficial AI: promote the common good and well-being |
| hong-kong-ethical-artificial-intelligence-framework-version-2-0-december-2025::3.5.1.11 | Cooperation and Openness: foster multi-stakeholder cooperation and public understanding |
| hong-kong-ethical-artificial-intelligence-framework-version-2-0-december-2025::3.5.1.12 | Sustainability and Just Transition: mitigate societal and environmental impacts and leave no one behind |
| hong-kong-ethical-artificial-intelligence-framework-version-2-0-december-2025::3.5.1.2 | Reliability, Robustness and Security: operate correctly over time with the right data, handle errors and resist attack |
| hong-kong-ethical-artificial-intelligence-framework-version-2-0-december-2025::3.5.1.3 | Fairness: treat individuals in similar groups fairly, without favouritism, discrimination or harm |
| hong-kong-ethical-artificial-intelligence-framework-version-2-0-december-2025::3.5.1.4 | Diversity and Inclusion: respect the interests of all stakeholders and involve diverse users |
| hong-kong-ethical-artificial-intelligence-framework-version-2-0-december-2025::3.5.1.5 | Human Oversight: scale human intervention to the severity of ethical issues |
| hong-kong-ethical-artificial-intelligence-framework-version-2-0-december-2025::3.5.1.6 | Lawfulness and Compliance: act within all applicable laws, regulations, standards and guidelines |
| hong-kong-ethical-artificial-intelligence-framework-version-2-0-december-2025::3.5.1.7 | Data Privacy: honour the PD(P)O data protection principles and individuals' rights over their data |
| hong-kong-ethical-artificial-intelligence-framework-version-2-0-december-2025::3.5.1.8 | Safety: never compromise physical safety or mental integrity |
| hong-kong-ethical-artificial-intelligence-framework-version-2-0-december-2025::3.5.1.9 | Accountability: own the moral implications and name an accountable party |
Section 3.5.2: AI governance structure (three lines of defence) – Hong Kong Ethical Artificial Intelligence Framework (Version 2.0, December 2025)
| Code | Title |
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| hong-kong-ethical-artificial-intelligence-framework-version-2-0-december-2025::3.5.2 | Operate the three-lines AI governance structure with defined roles from IT Board to data scientists |
Section 4.1.1: Project Strategy practices – Hong Kong Ethical Artificial Intelligence Framework (Version 2.0, December 2025)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| hong-kong-ethical-artificial-intelligence-framework-version-2-0-december-2025::4.1.1.1 | Set an AI strategy aligned with organisational goals and the Ethical AI Principles, with policies, metrics and trained staff |
| hong-kong-ethical-artificial-intelligence-framework-version-2-0-december-2025::4.1.1.2 | Keep up with AI standards and regulations and embed them in processes |
Section 4.1.2: Project Planning practices – Hong Kong Ethical Artificial Intelligence Framework (Version 2.0, December 2025)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| hong-kong-ethical-artificial-intelligence-framework-version-2-0-december-2025::4.1.2.1 | Manage the AI portfolio: inventory, categorise and prioritise projects |
| hong-kong-ethical-artificial-intelligence-framework-version-2-0-december-2025::4.1.2.2 | Decide oversight needs at the outset, plan quality management and assign roles and resources |
Section 4.1.3: Project Ecosystem practices – Hong Kong Ethical Artificial Intelligence Framework (Version 2.0, December 2025)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| hong-kong-ethical-artificial-intelligence-framework-version-2-0-december-2025::4.1.3.1 | Maintain a technology roadmap for AI and data use and assess data needs |
| hong-kong-ethical-artificial-intelligence-framework-version-2-0-december-2025::4.1.3.2 | Procure AI services ethically: requirements, procurement plan, no lock-in, supply chain and IP, and third-party risk assessment |
Section 4.1.4: Project Development practices – Hong Kong Ethical Artificial Intelligence Framework (Version 2.0, December 2025)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| hong-kong-ethical-artificial-intelligence-framework-version-2-0-december-2025::4.1.4.1 | Define business objectives and weigh the benefits and risks of using AI |
| hong-kong-ethical-artificial-intelligence-framework-version-2-0-december-2025::4.1.4.2 | Design the solution: assess model suitability, set the degree of human intervention by risk, and plan explainability communications |
| hong-kong-ethical-artificial-intelligence-framework-version-2-0-december-2025::4.1.4.3 | Extract data with integrity: central repositories, validation, assurance of reliability and representativeness, annotation standards, documentation, transparent ETL and error handling |
| hong-kong-ethical-artificial-intelligence-framework-version-2-0-december-2025::4.1.4.4 | Pre-process data fairly and privately: security, privacy impact assessment, anonymisation or masking, removal of harmful content, secure work area, outliers, fairness testing, class balance and distribution checks |
| hong-kong-ethical-artificial-intelligence-framework-version-2-0-december-2025::4.1.4.5 | Build models rigorously: validate assumptions, set risk-sensitive objectives, select inputs lawfully without leakage, control overfitting, use trusted training sources and defend against adversarial attacks |
Section 4.1.5: System Deployment practices – Hong Kong Ethical Artificial Intelligence Framework (Version 2.0, December 2025)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| hong-kong-ethical-artificial-intelligence-framework-version-2-0-december-2025::4.1.5.1 | Verify, validate and test thoroughly before deployment, including edge cases |
| hong-kong-ethical-artificial-intelligence-framework-version-2-0-december-2025::4.1.5.2 | Assume failure: layered mitigations, business rules, output checks and a disclosure document |
| hong-kong-ethical-artificial-intelligence-framework-version-2-0-december-2025::4.1.5.3 | Track mistakes and give users an easy feedback channel |
| hong-kong-ethical-artificial-intelligence-framework-version-2-0-december-2025::4.1.5.4 | Ensure repeatability, traceability and auditability |
Section 4.1.6: System Operation and Monitoring practices – Hong Kong Ethical Artificial Intelligence Framework (Version 2.0, December 2025)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| hong-kong-ethical-artificial-intelligence-framework-version-2-0-december-2025::4.1.6.1 | Monitor data and model performance: criteria, quality checks, anomaly detection and retraining |
| hong-kong-ethical-artificial-intelligence-framework-version-2-0-december-2025::4.1.6.2 | Provide operational support: service levels, user feedback and a support knowledge base |
| hong-kong-ethical-artificial-intelligence-framework-version-2-0-december-2025::4.1.6.3 | Continuously review and comply: independent review, management oversight, a termination process and IT Board consultation for high-risk applications |
Section 5: AI Application Impact Assessment – Hong Kong Ethical Artificial Intelligence Framework (Version 2.0, December 2025)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| hong-kong-ethical-artificial-intelligence-framework-version-2-0-december-2025::5.1 | Complete the AI Application Impact Assessment: risk gating, assessment questions, practice references and impact considerations, with go or no-go decisions by PSC/PAT and IT Board endorsement for high-risk projects |
| hong-kong-ethical-artificial-intelligence-framework-version-2-0-december-2025::5.2 | Review the assessment at the four lifecycle checkpoints, annually and on major change, and retain copies |
What is Hong Kong Ethical Artificial Intelligence Framework (Version 2.0, December 2025) and who does it apply to?
Hong Kong Ethical Artificial Intelligence Framework (Version 2.0, December 2025) is a compliance framework from Hong Kong SAR with 9 domains and 33 controls. Hong Kong's Ethical Artificial Intelligence Framework (Version 2.0, December 2025) from the Digital Policy Office: twelve Ethical AI Principles with what each asks of an organisation, a three-lines-of-defence governance structure with IT Board review of high-risk applications, an AI Practice Guide of practices across strategy, planning, ecosystem and procurement, development, deployment and operation, and the AI Application Impact Assessment with risk gating reviewed at four lifecycle checkpoints. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What does Hong Kong Ethical Artificial Intelligence Framework (Version 2.0, December 2025) actually require?
Hong Kong Ethical Artificial Intelligence Framework (Version 2.0, December 2025) has 33 controls organised across 9 domains. The largest domains are Section 3.5.1: the twelve Ethical AI Principles – Hong Kong Ethical Artificial Intelligence Framework (Version 2.0, December 2025) (12 controls), Section 4.1.4: Project Development practices – Hong Kong Ethical Artificial Intelligence Framework (Version 2.0, December 2025) (5 controls), Section 4.1.5: System Deployment practices – Hong Kong Ethical Artificial Intelligence Framework (Version 2.0, December 2025) (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
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