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Hong Kong Prison Employee Data Hacked: 6,800 Affected

3/28/2026

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The Correctional Services Department says a computer system containing the personal data of 6,800 current and former Hong Kong prison employees was hacked via its Knowledge Management System on Tuesday.
The data include names, genders, dates of birth, academic qualifications, employment history, and email addresses.
The incident has been reported to the police, the Security Bureau, the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD), and the Digital Policy Office.

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The Correctional Services Department says a computer system containing the personal data of 6,800 current and former Hong Kong prison employees was hacked via its Knowledge Management System on Tuesday.
The data include names, genders, dates of birth, academic qualifications, employment history, and email addresses.
The incident has been reported to the police, the Security Bureau, the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD), and the Digital Policy Office.