Hong Kong privacy regulator issues guidance on agentic AI
( August 25, 2026, 07:48 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Hong Kong's privacy regulator on Tuesday issued guidance on protecting personal data in the use of agentic artificial intelligence, aiming to help organizations comply with local privacy regulations while adopting the technology. The guidance explains the data-privacy risks posed by agentic AI and sets out recommendations for safe use, including preventing agentic AIs from collecting data excessively and setting appropriate data-retention periods, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data said in a statement.The statement is attached....
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