Data is an invaluable asset that can be leveraged for many different uses. Unfortunately, accessing it does not grant the right to utilize it however you please. There are licensing agreements and formats in place which restrict how this data may be utilized as well as different levels of quality and completeness that impact its usability.

The Hong Kong Data Analytics Community aims to bring together local professionals and students interested in data analytics from all walks of life and industries. Our members come from various backgrounds and industries; their careers range from entry level to senior management positions. Through events and initiatives we offer networking opportunities and facilitate professional development; while also sharing best practices on using data analytics to improve business results.

Hong Kong is one of Asia’s leading financial centers and an essential connectivity hub, and Equinix Hong Kong IBX data centers serve as an integral digital infrastructure presence here. Our facilities spanning multiple distinct locations form a campus environment where our customers can utilize high-availability deployment solutions across different geographical regions – our customer roster includes global cloud providers as well as Chinese cloud providers, financial institutions, professional services firms and fintech startups alike.

Investigation and prosecution related to direct marketing practices continue to be one of the principal areas of enforcement by the Privacy Commissioner. Data users providing third parties with personal data for direct marketing without first seeking consent may face fines of up to HK$500,000 as well as imprisonment for up to three years.