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Pádraig Walsh
Artificial Intelligence: Regulatory Landscape in China and Hong Kong
Introduction Artificial intelligence (“AI”) is now a useful tool in many aspects of our lives. The public release of AI systems using generative pre-trained transformers in large language models has sparked widespread and popular adoption of GenAI tools. This, in turn, has attracted the attention…Read More
What you need to know about VATP regulation in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a virtual asset hub, with a number of Web3 businesses operating in and from Hong Kong or targeting the Hong Kong market. In this overview, Pádraig Walsh and Shirley Kong from the Fintech practice group of Tanner De Witt review the regulation…Read More
VATP regulation in Hong Kong: The VATP Guidelines
As part of its application for a virtual asset trading platform (VATP) licence in Hong Kong, the applicant must demonstrate full compliance with conditions and guidelines of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). This is required both to obtain the VATP licence, and then as…Read More
Legal Update: Privacy considerations for online shopping platforms
In June 2023, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (“PCPD”) published a report (“Report”) on the privacy settings of ten common online shopping platforms in Hong Kong, including Baby Kingdom (“BKmall”), Carousell, eBay, Fortress, HKTVmall, JD.com, PlayStation App, Price.com.hk, Samsung and Taobao…Read More
VATP regulation in Hong Kong: The journey so far
Hong Kong is a virtual asset hub, with a number of businesses operating in and from Hong Kong or targeting the Hong Kong market. In the first of a series of articles, Pádraig Walsh from the Fintech practice group of Tanner De Witt reviews the…Read More
The Legal 500 2022 rankings are announced for Asia-Pacific
Tanner De Witt is proud to be recommended in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific Guide 2022 for employment, restructuring and insolvency, dispute resolution and technology, media, telecommunications (TMT). Legal 500’s Hall of Fame includes Partners Ian De Witt and Robin Darton and Consultant Kim Boreham, while Pamela Mak and Russell Bennett are recognised as Leading Individuals. Sunny Hathiramani is listed as…Read More
Results of 2022 Chambers Greater China Region Guide announced
Tanner De Witt is delighted once again to be recognised by Chambers & Partners in their inaugural 2022 Greater China Region Guide for each of its main practice areas. Please see full results and editorial commentary below. Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms (Band 2)Full ranking here. What the…Read More
Pádraig Walsh to speak at PrivacyRules 2021 conference
Corporate and Commercial Partner Pádraig Walsh will speak at PrivacyRules‘ 2021 three-day global conference on privacy and cybersecurity. Taking place from 7 to 9 December, the conference will be held virtually at 12.30-1.30pm London time (8.30-9.30pm HK time) with an interactive FAQ segment at the…Read More
Data Breach Response: Ten Tips on Managing Regulatory Inquiries
A letter arrives from the Privacy Commissioner. There are awkward questions. Well, settle in for the long haul. You are now at the start of an inquiry. In this article, Pádraig Walsh from the Privacy and Cybersecurity practice group of Tanner De Witt provides ten…Read More
Client Alert – Beware of doxxing messages
The much anticipated amendments to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486) (PDPO) are gathering pace. On 11 May 2021, the Hong Kong government proposed amendments to the existing statutory regime against ‘doxxing’ activities. ‘Doxxing’ generally refers to the gathering of personal data of third…Read More
Data Breach Response: The management response
A data breach can be a crisis, and crisis management is a true test of character and leadership. In this article, Pádraig Walsh from the Privacy and Cybersecurity practice group of Tanner De Witt looks at how executive management should approach and respond to a…Read More
Change is not coming: Further possible improvements to privacy protection in Hong Kong
Almost a year ago, the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau, in collaboration with the Privacy Commissioner of Hong Kong, provided its report on recommended changes to personal data privacy law in Hong Kong. There were six key proposals, but also some omissions. In the final…Read More
