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Privacy Review Launched for HSBC's Popular PayMe App

1/8/2026

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Story summary
  • The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) announced a review of HSBC's PayMe app.
  • PCPD cited concerns that users may be unaware their personal details could be exposed.
  • The review will assess risks for legacy users and whether prompts are needed.
  • Since 2019, HSBC allows users to control the visibility of their transaction history.
  • PayMe serves over 3.2 million users and over 100,000 merchants in Hong Kong.