Hong Kong Government Welcomes Cybercrime Report, Plans New Legislation to Combat Cyber-Dependent Crimes

Government welcomes publication of report on Cyber-dependent Crimes by LRC

A spokesperson for the Security Bureau said today (January 9) that the Government welcomed the publication of the Report on Cyber-Dependent Crimes and Jurisdictional Issues by the Cybercrime Sub-committee of the Law Reform Commission of Hong Kong (LRC). The report seeks to further improve the existing legislation to meet the challenges to public order arising from advancements in information technology.

In order to address the challenges posed by the rapid development of information technology, computers and the Internet to the protection of individual rights, as well as the potential for such technologies to be exploited for criminal purposes, the report recommends the introduction of a new piece of tailored legislation on cybercrime to cover five types of cyber-dependent crimes: illegal access to program or data, illegal interception of computer data, illegal interference with computer data, illegal interference with computer system, and making available a device, program or data for committing a cyber-related crime (or possessing such device, program or data for the purpose of making it available).

The spokesperson added that the recommendations would further refine existing legislation addressing cyber-dependant crimes (such as certain offences under the Crimes Ordinance (Cap 200) and the Telecommunications Ordinance (Cap 106)), thereby enhancing the effectiveness of combating such criminal activities. The Government will conduct a thorough study of the recommendations and consider how to follow up and implement.

In recognition of the fact that the LRC's report represents the first part of the study on cybercrime, and that the SubCommittee is concurrently conducting research into other aspects relating to cybercrime, including cyber-enabled crimes, evidentiary and enforcement issues, the Government will study the relevant contents carefully and thoroughly, aiming to formulate more comprehensive legislation to address the challenges to public order arising from advancements in information technology.

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London ETO showcases Hong Kong cinema in Copenhagen

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) supported the Denmark Asian Cultural Association (DACA) in presenting the "Copenhagen Hong Kong Focus Film Festival", held in Copenhagen, Denmark from January 8 to 10 (Copenhagen time).

An opening reception was held on January 8, prior to the screening of "Four Trails", marking the launch of the film festival. The event was attended by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Kingdom of Denmark, Mr Wang Xuefeng, as along with over 50 guests from the local cultural and business sectors.

The Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau, delivered the opening speech virtually. She congratulated the DACA on bringing the best of Hong Kong cinema to audiences in Copenhagen, and holding the film festival for the second year.

Miss Chau said, "The opening film 'Four Trails' is a documentary that not only captures the breathtaking beauty of Hong Kong's natural landscape, but also the indomitable spirit of those who dare to challenge it. With Hong Kong's vision of becoming an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange, the festival showcases the diverse talents of Hong Kong's film industry."

The three-day film festival featured three Hong Kong films: "Four Trails", "My First of May" and "Last Song for You".

London ETO showcases Hong Kong cinema in Copenhagen Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

London ETO showcases Hong Kong cinema in Copenhagen Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

London ETO showcases Hong Kong cinema in Copenhagen Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases