Linklaters advises on the full spectrum of privacy and cybersecurity matters, from the implementation of the GDPR, China’s PIPL and Data Security Law through to crisis management, breach notifications, and post-incident remediation. The team is also highly active in AI governance, big data, and data strategies linked to fintech, regtech, and adtech. The practice is led by Shanghai-based Alex Roberts, while in Hong Kong Jasmine Yung draws on her prior experience with the Privacy Commissioner’s Office to support clients on complex regulatory matters.
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Key clients
- Harvest Global Investments Ltd
- Equal Justice Limited
- FWD
- Migrasia
Work highlights
Advised Harvest on the data protection aspects of its issuance of the first tokenised fund in Hong Kong.
Advised Equal Justice on Hong Kong data governance and privacy matters arising from establishment of its CLIX portal.
Provided tailored interactive training to FWD to celebrate the Data Privacy Day.
Practice head
Alex Roberts
Other key lawyers
Jasmine Yung