Reaching Out to the Community – Privacy Commissioner Interviewed by the Media to Explain the Collection of Personal Data by Online Travel Platforms
Date: 22 November 2024
Reaching Out to the Community –
Privacy Commissioner Interviewed by the Media to Explain the
Collection of Personal Data by Online Travel Platforms
The
Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada
CHUNG Lai-ling, was interviewed by RTHK Radio 1’s “HK2000” and
Commercial Radio’s “On a Clear Day” on 19 November to explain the
report titled “A Study of the Collection of Personal Data by 10 Online
Travel Platforms” released by her Office (PCPD).
The Privacy
Commissioner pointed out the review found that all the platforms
reviewed track user activities on their platforms, including user
location information and browsing histories. In relation to direct
marketing, some platforms only provide bundled consents or set the
default option as “agreed”. She recommended that online travel
platforms should provide users with options to make voluntary choices.
The Privacy Commissioner also reminded members of the public
to provide the minimum amount of personal data and adjust privacy
settings when using online travel platforms. The Privacy Commissioner
urged members of the public to verify the authenticity of websites and
social media pages before purchasing travel products online to avoid
scams.
Acting Senior Legal Counsel (Global Affairs & Research)
of the PCPD, Ms Joyce LIU, was also interviewed by RTHK News’ “Hong
Kong Today” and RTHK Radio 3’s “Backchat” to explain the report.
The interview by RTHK Radio 1's "HK2000" can be listened
here
(Chinese only).
The interview by RTHK News’ “Hong
Kong Today” can be listened here
(Chinese only). (54:07 –
59:38)
The interview by RTHK Radio 3’s “Backchat” can be
listened here
. (28:00 – 40:25)
The Privacy
Commissioner, Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling (left), was interviewed by RTHK
Radio 1’s “HK2000”.