Continue reading on DataGuidance with:
Free Member
Limited ArticlesCreate an account to continue accessing select articles, resources, and guidance notes.
Already have an account? Log in
Create an account
Join our community for free to access exclusive whitepapers, reports, and regulatory information.
Hong Kong: PCPD publishes article on use of instant messaging apps in HRM
On April 8, 2024, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) announced that its Commissioner published an article titled 'Protecting Personal Data Privacy When Using Instant Messaging Apps in Human Resources Management: Recommendations from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data' in the human resources (HR) e-Journal of the Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management (HKIHRM).
In particular, the article discusses the importance of protecting personal data privacy when human resources practitioners use instant messaging apps and highlights considerations such as compliance with data protection regulations, data breach prevention, and maintaining trust between employees and the HR team.
Furthermore, the Commissioner provided recommendations for HR practitioners, including establishing clear policies for the use of instant messaging apps in the workplace, fostering transparency and open communication for employees, and the importance of mitigating the risks of unintentional personal data disclosure.
Send us your Feedback!
Please let us know what you think of DataGuidance! It will only take 60 seconds and help us make the site better for you.
