Hong Kong: PCPD statement on LinkedIn's use of personal data for training generative AI models
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
15 Oct 2024 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Hong Kong
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
ML and AI development
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued PCPD statement on LinkedIn's use of personal data for training generative AI models
On 15 October 2024, the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) welcomed LinkedIn's decision to pause the use of Hong Kong user's personal data for training generative AI models. This decision follows concerns raised by the PCPD regarding Link…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority