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Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO, Cap 486)

Hong Kong
v1996 (amended 2021)
13 domains
13 controls

The Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap 486, enacted 1996, significantly amended 2012 and 2021) regulates the collection, use, storage, and transfer of personal data. The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) oversees compliance. The 2021 amendment criminalised doxxing. Establishes six Data Protection Principles (DPPs) governing the lifecycle of personal data. The PCPD has enhanced enforcement powers including criminal prosecution for doxxing.

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Framework Domains (13)

HK PDPO 2021 Doxxing Amendment

1 controls
Controls in the HK PDPO 2021 Doxxing Amendment domain of Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO, Cap 486)1 controls
CodeTitle
HK-PDPO-Doxxing-2021-Amendment-Cessation-Notices-Section-64A-DHK PDPO 2021 Anti-Doxxing Amendment - Sections 64A-D + Cessation Notices + Two-Tier Criminal Offences + Extraterritorial Reach

HK PDPO Coordination + 2024-2025 Pipeline

1 controls
Controls in the HK PDPO Coordination + 2024-2025 Pipeline domain of Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO, Cap 486)1 controls
CodeTitle
HK-PDPO-Coord-China-PIPL-APEC-CBPR-2024-2025-Pipeline-AI-BreachHK PDPO Coordination with China PIPL + APEC CBPR + Global CBPR Forum + 2024 Generative AI Model Framework + Pending 2025 Mandatory Breach + Administrative Fines

HK PDPO Cross-Border

1 controls
Controls in the HK PDPO Cross-Border domain of Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO, Cap 486)1 controls
CodeTitle
HK-PDPO-CrossBorder-Section-33-PCPD-Guidance-Coord-ChinaHK PDPO Cross-Border Transfer - Section 33 (not yet in force) + PCPD 2022 Cross-Border Guidance + Recommended Model Contractual Clauses + China PIPL Coordination

HK PDPO DPP1 Purpose + Collection + PICS

1 controls
Controls in the HK PDPO DPP1 Purpose + Collection + PICS domain of Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO, Cap 486)1 controls
CodeTitle
HK-PDPO-DPP1-Purpose-Collection-Lawful-PICSHK PDPO DPP1 Data Collection Principle - Purpose Specification + Lawful + Fair + Necessary + PICS

HK PDPO DPP2 Accuracy + Retention + Records

1 controls
Controls in the HK PDPO DPP2 Accuracy + Retention + Records domain of Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO, Cap 486)1 controls
CodeTitle
HK-PDPO-DPP2-Accuracy-Retention-RecordsHK PDPO DPP2 Accuracy + Retention Principle + Records Management

HK PDPO DPP3 Use + Direct Marketing

1 controls
Controls in the HK PDPO DPP3 Use + Direct Marketing domain of Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO, Cap 486)1 controls
CodeTitle
HK-PDPO-DPP3-Use-Direct-Marketing-Consent-Section-35HK PDPO DPP3 Use Limitation Principle + Direct Marketing Prescribed Consent (Sections 35A-N)

HK PDPO DPP4 Security + Processor + Breach

1 controls
Controls in the HK PDPO DPP4 Security + Processor + Breach domain of Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO, Cap 486)1 controls
CodeTitle
HK-PDPO-DPP4-Security-Processor-Oversight-Breach-HandlingHK PDPO DPP4 Data Security Principle + Processor Oversight + Voluntary Breach Notification (pending mandatory regime)

HK PDPO DPP5 Openness

1 controls
Controls in the HK PDPO DPP5 Openness domain of Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO, Cap 486)1 controls
CodeTitle
HK-PDPO-DPP5-Openness-Privacy-Policy-StatementHK PDPO DPP5 Openness Principle + Privacy Policy Statement (PPS) + Transparency

HK PDPO DPP6 Access + Correction + Complaints

1 controls
Controls in the HK PDPO DPP6 Access + Correction + Complaints domain of Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO, Cap 486)1 controls
CodeTitle
HK-PDPO-DPP6-Access-Correction-ComplaintsHK PDPO DPP6 Data Access + Correction Principle + Data Access Request + Data Correction Request + Complaints

HK PDPO Enforcement + PCPD Powers

1 controls
Controls in the HK PDPO Enforcement + PCPD Powers domain of Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO, Cap 486)1 controls
CodeTitle
HK-PDPO-Enforce-PCPD-Powers-Penalties-Doxxing-InvestigationsHK PDPO Enforcement - PCPD Investigation + Inspection + Enforcement Notice + Direct Marketing Penalties + Anti-Doxxing Powers + AAB Appeal

HK PDPO Governance + PMP + DPO + DPIA

1 controls
Controls in the HK PDPO Governance + PMP + DPO + DPIA domain of Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO, Cap 486)1 controls
CodeTitle
HK-PDPO-Governance-PMP-DPO-DPIA-Records-TrainingHK PDPO Governance Framework - Privacy Management Programme (PMP) + Data Protection Officer + Privacy Impact Assessment + Records + Training + Accountability

HK PDPO Scope + Coverage + History

1 controls
Controls in the HK PDPO Scope + Coverage + History domain of Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO, Cap 486)1 controls
CodeTitle
HK-PDPO-Scope-Cap486-History-Coverage-2012-2021-AmendmentsHong Kong PDPO Cap 486 Scope + Coverage + Statutory History + 2012 + 2021 Amendments

HK PDPO Sensitive + CCTV + Workplace + Children

1 controls
Controls in the HK PDPO Sensitive + CCTV + Workplace + Children domain of Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO, Cap 486)1 controls
CodeTitle
HK-PDPO-Sensitive-CCTV-Workplace-Children-CodesHK PDPO Sensitive Data + CCTV + Workplace Monitoring + Children + Code of Practice on Human Resources Management + PCPD Sectoral Guidance

Your Compliance Coverage

If you comply with Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO, Cap 486), you already cover:

+ 36 more: USMCA Chapter 19 - Digital Trade (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement) (15%), US Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and COPPA 2.0 Proposed Updates (15%)

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Maps to 39 other frameworks

13 total controls
GDPR
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
15%
Vietnam Law on Cybersecurity (No. 24/2018/QH14)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
15%
Vermont Artificial Intelligence and Consumer Data Act (AICDA)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
15%
USMCA Chapter 19 - Digital Trade (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
15%
Tennessee Information Protection Act (TIPA)
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
15%
TEFCA - Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
15%
Rhode Island Data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act (RIDTPPA)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
15%
Russia Federal Law on Personal Data (152-FZ)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
15%
Privacy Act 1988 (Australia)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
15%
Pakistan Personal Data Protection Bill 2023
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
15%
Ley Orgánica de Protección de Datos Personales (LOPDP)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
15%
Law No. 172-13 on the Protection of Personal Data
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
15%
South Korea PIPA
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
15%
India DPDP Act
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
15%
India Account Aggregator Framework (RBI)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
15%
ISO/IEC 29134:2023
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
15%
ISO/IEC 27014:2020
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
15%
ISO/IEC 29100:2024
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
15%
Azerbaijan Law on Personal Data (2010)
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
15%
Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
15%
Bahrain PDPL
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
15%
Barbados Data Protection Act 2019
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
15%
APPI
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
15%
Austria Data Protection Act (Datenschutzgesetz, DSG, amended 2018)
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
15%
ISO/IEC 38500:2024 - Governance of IT
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
15%
ISO/IEC 27400:2022
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
15%
Armenia Law on Protection of Personal Data (2015)
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
15%
COSO Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
15%
Estonia Personal Data Protection Act (Isikuandmete kaitse seadus, 2019)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
15%
ISO/IEC 27557:2022 - Organisational Privacy Risk Management
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
15%
ISO/IEC 23837 - Security Requirements for Quantum Key Distribution
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
15%
Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
15%
FTC GLBA Safeguards Rule (16 CFR Part 314)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
15%
Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
15%
15%
Azure Security Benchmark
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
15%
15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO, Cap 486)?

Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO, Cap 486) is a compliance framework from Hong Kong with 13 domains and 13 controls. The Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap 486, enacted 1996, significantly amended 2012 and 2021) regulates the collection, use, storage, and transfer of personal data. The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) oversees compliance. The 2021 amendment criminalised doxxing. Establishes six Data Protection Principles (DPPs) governing the lifecycle of personal data. The PCPD has enhanced enforcement powers including criminal prosecution for doxxing. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

How many controls does Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO, Cap 486) have?

Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO, Cap 486) has 13 controls organised across 13 domains. The largest domains are HK PDPO 2021 Doxxing Amendment (1 controls), HK PDPO Coordination + 2024-2025 Pipeline (1 controls), HK PDPO Cross-Border (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.

What frameworks does Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO, Cap 486) map to?

Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO, Cap 486) maps to 39 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are GDPR (15% coverage), Vietnam Law on Cybersecurity (No. 24/2018/QH14) (15% coverage), Vermont Artificial Intelligence and Consumer Data Act (AICDA) (15% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.

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