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Hong Kong Sees 21% Surge in Data Breaches

2/3/2026

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In Hong Kong, data leakage cases rose 21% in 2025, driven mainly by hacking.
Ada Chung Lai-ling, Privacy Commissioner, said the office received 246 data breach notices, with hacking accounting for about one-third.
Hacking cases increased by 33% from the previous year, underscoring the need for stronger protections as organizations shift to digital storage.
Doxxing cases have significantly decreased since the 2021 legislation against the practice.

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Story summary

In Hong Kong, data leakage cases rose 21% in 2025, driven mainly by hacking.
Ada Chung Lai-ling, Privacy Commissioner, said the office received 246 data breach notices, with hacking accounting for about one-third.
Hacking cases increased by 33% from the previous year, underscoring the need for stronger protections as organizations shift to digital storage.
Doxxing cases have significantly decreased since the 2021 legislation against the practice.