Hong Kong: Securities and Futures Commission investigation into licensed corporations's compliance with cybersecurity obligations

Progress

Current status
in force
06 Feb 2025 in force

Scope

Implementers
Hong Kong
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
infrastructure provider: other
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

06 Feb 2025
in force

Securities and Futures Commission published report on cybersecurity review of licensed corporations

On 6 February 2025, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) concluded its 2023/24 thematic cybersecurity review of licensed corporations (LC) in Hong Kong. The review assessed compliance with existing cybersecurity requirements, focusing on emer…

Source
Event type investigation
Action type ruling
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body