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[Webinar] What To Do if Hacked: Cyber Laws and Remedies in Hong Kong?

Overview

In today's digital age, cyberattacks have become increasingly sophisticated and prevalent. One particularly devastating form of cybercrime is ransomware, where attackers encrypt a victim's electronic data and demand a ransom for its release. This presentation aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the steps to take if you fall victim to a cyber-related attack and the legal remedies available in Hong Kong.

Content

• Overview of the current cybersecurity landscape globally and in Hong Kong
• Common types of cyber threats
• Overview of Hong Kong’s cybersecurity laws and regulations, and developments
• Recent cyber-related cases in Hong Kong
• Cybersecurity risk management

Who should attend

Senior management such as manager-in-charge, director, CIO, CTO, CISO, CCO, as well as compliance officer, risk specialist, IT control officer, security officer, IT auditor, operation staff, academia and anyone who would like to know more about cyber risks from a legal perspective.

Speaker/Course Instructor

Dominic WAI
Before joining the legal profession, Dominic has worked in the banking sector and as well as in the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC). Dominic’s practice focuses on advising clients on matters relating to anti-corruption, white-collar crime, law enforcement, regulatory and compliance matters in Hong Kong, including advice on anti-money laundering. He also handles cases involving corporate litigation, shareholders’ disputes and insolvency matters, defamation cases, domestic and international arbitration cases, cybersecurity, data security and privacy law issues, competition law matters, e-Discovery and forensic investigation issues as well as property litigation.

Details

Code
TSBFT24001201
Date & Time
Monday, 19 Aug 2024 (12:20PM - 1:20PM)
Venue
Virtual Platform
Relevant Subject
Type 1 - Dealing in securities
Type 2 - Dealing in futures contracts
Type 3 - Leveraged foreign exchange trading
Type 4 - Advising on securities
Type 5 - Advising on futures contracts
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Language
English
Hours
SFC:1.00, PWMA:1.00