Source: Bird & Bird

Bird & Bird reports that the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data in Hong Kong has issued new guidelines for the responsible use of generative AI in the workplace. Released in April 2025, the guidance outlines best practices for data protection, employee rights, and ethical deployment of AI tools by businesses.

The document advises employers to conduct privacy impact assessments, provide clear disclosures to staff when AI is involved in decision-making, and ensure human oversight of automated outcomes. Special attention is given to sensitive data and the risk of discriminatory outputs from GenAI systems.

Legal experts see this as a model framework for Asian jurisdictions seeking to regulate workplace AI with a balance of innovation and employee protection.