Hong Kong has introduced the Protection of Critical Infrastructures (Computer Systems) Bill (“PCI Bill”), aiming to safeguard critical infrastructure sectors like banking, healthcare, telecommunications, and transport from cyber threats. The bill imposes obligations on operators, including establishing specialist cybersecurity units, adopting preventive measures, and promptly reporting incidents. A Commissioner’s Office will oversee compliance and assist during emergencies. By aligning with international standards, the PCI Bill enhances Hong Kong’s cybersecurity framework, ensuring operational continuity in critical sectors. Businesses should prepare to meet the bill’s requirements and strengthen their cybersecurity protocols.

Hong Kong brings the Companies Register’s New Inspection Regime into operation phase by phase from August 2021 to December 2023 to limit the disclosure of personal data in the Companies Registry. Under Phase 2 of the new inspection regime, usual residential addresses and full identification numbers on the Index of Directors on the Companies Register are replaced with correspondence addresses and partial identification numbers for public inspection.