Cyber Security Compliance in Hong Kong
Hong Kong combines one of Asia’s longest-standing data protection laws with a fast-growing set of cyber security obligations. The Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO), the new Protection of Critical Infrastructures (Computer Systems) Ordinance and sector requirements from the HKMA, the SFC and the Insurance Authority place growing demands on organisations to protect personal data and secure their systems.
ResGuard Solutions provides Hong Kong organisations with a platform that simplifies the path to compliance — from the initial assessment through certification and ongoing maintenance.
Regulatory Framework in Hong Kong
Businesses operating in Hong Kong must consider several regulatory frameworks and security standards:
- PDPO (Cap. 486) — The Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, Hong Kong’s data protection law with six Data Protection Principles, supervised by the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD)
- Protection of Critical Infrastructures (Computer Systems) Ordinance (Cap. 653) — In force since 1 January 2026; requires operators of critical infrastructure to maintain security management, run risk assessments and audits, and report serious incidents
- HKMA Cyber Resilience Assessment Framework (C-RAF) — The Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s framework for assessing the cyber resilience of authorised institutions
- SFC cyber security requirements — Securities and Futures Commission requirements for licensed corporations, including internet trading and cloud guidance
- Insurance Authority GL20 — Guideline on Cybersecurity for authorised insurers
- ISO 27001 — International standard for Information Security Management Systems, widely requested by Hong Kong financial institutions and corporate clients
- PCPD Privacy Management Programme — The PCPD’s best-practice guidance for embedding data protection into corporate governance
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework — Frequently used as a complementary framework by Hong Kong organisations
Why ResGuard for Hong Kong?
Our platform is designed to meet the specific needs of the Hong Kong market:
- Local regulatory expertise — Modules covering the PDPO Data Protection Principles, the PCPD’s guidance and the Critical Infrastructures Ordinance
- Multi-framework compliance — Manage PDPO, ISO 27001 and sector requirements from a single dashboard
- APAC data processing — Secure cloud infrastructure for organisations operating across the region
- Sector-specific support — Financial services (HKMA, SFC, IA) and operators of critical infrastructure
Our Services in Hong Kong
In addition to the RCM platform, we offer specialised professional services for Hong Kong organisations:
- Outsourced DPO — Data Protection Officer as a service, supporting PDPO compliance and PCPD liaison
- ISMS Workshop — ISO 27001 in 6 Months — Accelerated programme to implement an ISMS aligned with ISO 27001 and the Critical Infrastructures Ordinance
- Penetration testing — Security assessments conducted by certified experts
- Cyber security consultancy — Strategic advice to strengthen your security posture across PDPO, HKMA and Critical Infrastructures Ordinance requirements