HKMA

  • Securing privacy concerns in FinTech in Hong Kong

    As FinTech development gathers pace and emerging technologies become a greater part of our lives, so will there be greater collection and use of an increasing amount of personal data in relation to customers, in order to provide more tailored and/or more efficient delivery of financial services. At the same time, the threat of fraudulent activity, such as fake identities using fake accounts, is also rising. These pose a threat to financial stability. In this article, we explore the current risks and regulation around privacy and data security in Fintech in Hong Kong.