Hong Kong privacy chief flags personality-rights protection as AI fraud rises
By Yonnex Li ( October 27, 2026, 07:48 GMT | Insight) -- Hong Kong's privacy chief said the government is considering legal protections for personality rights as artificial intelligence-generated deepfakes drive a surge in fraud. Privacy Commissioner Ada Chung told lawmakers that the Security Bureau is examining whether laws are needed to restrict unauthorized use of people's images and voices, while her office reviews the city's privacy law to address AI-era risks.Hong Kong is considering legal protections for personality rights as artificial intelligence-generated deepfakes fuel a surge in fraud and impersonation, according to the city's privacy chief, although she stopped short of committing to dedicated new legislation....
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