The Hong Kong Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data announced two detainments for alleged doxxing. Both suspects allegedly disclosed the personal data of another individual as a result of rental unit disputes, which violates Section 64(3A) of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. Information disclosed in both cases included names, partial identification card numbers, birthdates and occupation details.
16 March 2023
Hong Kong PCPD makes two doxxing arrests
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