HK Hong Kong Prevention Association 2013 Misuse (Q10968)
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A data breach risk event
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | HK Hong Kong Prevention Association 2013 Misuse |
A data breach risk event |
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CA815388-C9F1-47C3-9C03-917FF1D19B11
January 2013
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The public watchdog condemned a medical centre for collecting personal data from more than 360,000 people and selling it to an insurance broker for direct marketing purposes. The Office of Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data yesterday revealed that the Hong Kong Prevention Association (HKPA) made cold calls to people, offering them a chance to join a free medical check-up scheme and asking them for personal data. The callers claimed the checks were endorsed by the government, which was not true. They also failed to explain clearly that the data would be transferred to Aegon Direct Marketing Services Insurance Broker, for use in direct marketing activities. Aegon Direct paid for the information, which used it for promoting insurance products. Privacy Commissioner Allan Chiang Yam-wang s (English)
