Data hk is an open platform that allows data to be shared for free by public and private sector organisations. It was created by the Hong Kong government to support business and research and development. Its key features are a neutral and trusted environment, good connectivity, stable power supply, sound telecommunications infrastructure and low risk of natural disasters.
It provides access to over a million open datasets from international, EU and national, and regional data portals. The portals are linked together by a common data schema. The data can be used for analysis, modelling and visualisation. It also offers a data search function and API.
A platform that enables anyone to build web apps with data from multiple sources. It has a simple graphical interface for creating queries and visualizations of data. The app supports a wide range of file formats, including XML, JSON, CSV, RDF and HTML. It is easy to integrate with existing applications.
Provides access to over a million open datasets, with an emphasis on geospatial data and thematic maps. The portal is easy to use and includes tools for geocoding, data transformation, mapping, filtering, visualisation and analytics. It can be used by both professional and non-professional users, and is especially suitable for researchers.
Contains a large set of data about Hong Kong, from various sources, with the aim of increasing transparency and understanding. It is a valuable resource for research, policy and planning. It is also a great resource for developers to understand the needs of the Hong Kong community and identify ways to improve services.
Personal data is information relating to an identifiable natural person, and can be anything from the name and HKID number of an individual (as listed in the Hong Kong Identity Card Act) to their hobbies, interests and lifestyle preferences. It is important for businesses to understand the meaning of personal data, as breaches can have serious consequences.
A data user who discloses a person’s personal data to a third party for direct marketing without the consent of that person may be liable to a fine up to HK$500,000 and imprisonment up to three years. Investigations and prosecutions relating to direct marketing practices remain one of the key enforcement areas for the Privacy Commissioner.
A discussion paper published by the Hong Kong government earlier this year explored the possibility of modernising data protection laws. One proposed change is to expand the current definition of personal data to include “information relating to an identifiable natural person, whether or not that information is true, false, inaccurate or incomplete”. This would bring Hong Kong into line with other legislative regimes, such as the Personal Information Protection Law in mainland China and the General Data Protection Regulation in the European Union.