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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.

You can read the press release here and the article here.

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