Severity: Info Other, enforcement HK
37-year-old male arrested for suspected doxxing of former restaurant owner and agent
Original title: A 37-year-old Male Arrested for Suspected Doxxing of a Former Restaurant Owner and an Agent Arising from Monetary Disputes
- Published
- Source: pcpd.org.hk
- Effective
- Not stated
- Deadline
- Not stated
- Framework: Hong Kong PDO
- Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, Cap. 486 (version of 1 October 2022) source
Why it matters
A 37-year-old male has been arrested by the Personal Data Privacy Ordinance (PDPO) enforcement authorities in Hong Kong on suspicion of doxxing offenses. The arrest relates to the unauthorized disclosure of personal information of a former restaurant owner and an agent in connection with monetary disputes. This case demonstrates the PDPO authorities' enforcement actions against doxxing activities, which constitute violations of privacy protection laws in Hong Kong.
What changed
- Hong Kong authorities arrested a 37-year-old male for suspected doxxing offenses under the Personal Data Privacy Ordinance (PDPO), involving unauthorized disclosure of personal information of a former restaurant owner and an agent arising from monetary disputes.
Who is affected
Hong Kong residents and individuals engaged in business disputes; applies to all persons subject to PDPO provisions regarding unlawful disclosure of personal data.
What to do
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