Is there a specific enacted legislation regulating AI in your jurisdiction?
No
Is there a proposed legislation regulating AI in your jurisdiction?
No
Are there any guidelines/ codes of conduct/ recommendations / reports / policies in connection with AI in your jurisdiction?
Ethical Artificial Intelligence Framework - A framework issued by Digital Policy Office which is originally developed to assist government departments in planning, designing, and implementing AI and big data analytics in their IT projects and services. It includes guiding principles, leading practices, and an AI Assessment with templates for managing benefits, impact, and risks. This framework, with some adjustments, is also applicable to other organisations for their AI and big data projects.
Any additional relevant news regarding AI / or anticipated future changes (e.g. white papers, policy statements about AI regulation)?
In response to a public consultation on AI-related copyright issues in 2024, an amendment bill to the Copyright Ordinance, aimed at enhancing protection for AI technology development, is set to be introduced to Legco in the first half of 2025.
Artificial Intelligence: Model Personal Data Protection Framework - A model framework issued by PCPD to provide a set of recommendations on the best practices for any organisations procuring, implementing and using any type of AI systems that involve the use of personal data, which may include predictive AI and generative AI.
Checklist on Guidelines for the Use of Generative AI by Employees - A guide published by the PCPD to help organisations develop internal policies or guidelines for employees using Gen AI tools at work for the purpose of compliance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.
Who are the competent AI supervisory authorities in your jurisdiction?
N/A
Are there any publicly known enforcement actions in relation to AI?
N/A
Are there any other sector specific laws or guideline / soft laws (e.g. finance, healthcare etc.) where AI is specifically addressed?
High-level Principles on Artificial Intelligence - A letter issued by HKMA introducing a set of high-level principles of which banks are expected to take into account when designing and adopting their AI and big data analytics applications.
Generative Artificial Intelligence in the Financial Services Space - A paper issued by HKMA which provides a comprehensive overview of the role Generative AI can play in the financial sector, as well as the potential use cases and challenges that institutions should consider when integrating these technologies into their operations.
Circular to licensed corporations - Use of generative AI language models - A circular issued by SFC to provide guidance to licensed corporations on compliance with their regulatory obligations in the context of their adoption and use of generative artificial intelligence language models.
