Hong Kong privacy watchdog probes three data breaches affecting over 1,600 residents
Hong Kong's privacy commissioner confirmed data breach reports from Hong Kong Airlines, YOHO Hong Kong and Broadway Photo, affecting over 1,600 people. The breaches exposed names, phone numbers and travel or order details. The watchdog has received 23 complaints and 20 inquiries, and launched invest
Hong Kong's Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data has confirmed receiving data breach notifications this month from Hong Kong Airlines, YOHO Hong Kong and Broadway Photo Equipment, affecting more than 1,600 residents in total. The commissioner has launched investigations into all three incidents.
The Hong Kong Airlines breach involves 815 passengers who travelled between 29 September and 22 October. Exposed personal data includes names, phone numbers, travel dates, flight numbers and routes.
YOHO Hong Kong's breach affects 790 customers who placed orders between 29 September and 12 October. Leaked information includes names, phone numbers, delivery addresses, order numbers and product purchase details.
The commissioner received the Broadway Photo Equipment breach notification on 26 October. So far, the watchdog has received 23 complaints and 20 inquiries related to the three incidents.
The privacy commissioner reminded residents to verify the identity of anyone claiming to be from a business by using official channels. Residents were advised to reject suspicious transfer requests and never disclose sensitive information such as online banking account numbers and passwords to strangers.