Data Discovery Map, manage, and secure your data with Protiviti Protiviti helps organisations ensure compliance with data privacy regulations such as the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO) in Hong Kong by providing expert data discovery and data privacy consulting services. Our data mapping services empower organisations to map sensitive and personal data and outlining the priority risks unique to your organisation.Which processing operations present higher data protection risk?How does your organisation currently comply with regulatory obligations?Is my organisation compliant with PDPO, GDPR or other relevant privacy regulation?If we are in compliance, how can we prove it?If we are not in compliance, how and when do we plan to achieve compliance?Do we have a good understanding of where our data is and how it flows through our internal systems?Data discovery helps your organisation identify risks and secure information by giving you the insight to understand how personal data flows throughout your organisation. Additionally, data discovery provides the framework to support breach notifications and respond to data requests (e.g., delete, correct, access). Understand how personal data flows throughout your organisation Our data discovery solutions Pro Briefcase Data mapping To establish an internal compliance baseline, we develop detailed data mapping through asset-based inventory mapping and process data flow diagrams to visually represent key data collection and data transmission points, including cross-border data transfers - critical for compliance with privacy laws in Hong Kong. Pro Building office Records of Processing Activities (RoPA) Protiviti’s expert consultants help your organisation to establish a formal inventory of data processing operations and supporting systems where personal data is collected, processed, stored, and/or otherwise transmitted or sold to third parties. Pro Document Consent Privacy obligations For company-wide transparency and compliance efficacy, we help establish a formal baseline and scope of privacy obligations based on applicable privacy regulations, including but not limited to Hong Kong’s PDPO, China’s PIPL, GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, PIPEDA, and LGPD. Pro Rightmark Square Third-party contract review No matter your company size, partnering with third-party vendors is a business standard. We help companies evaluate and redline contractual agreements with third-party processors to ensure data privacy compliance. Pro Legal Briefcase Privacy program optimisation Data has value for both business growth and compliance. We help your organisation centralise, operationalise, and optimise your data by leveraging industry-leading privacy frameworks for company-wide protection and compliance, such as Hong Kong’s PDPO, China’s PIPL, GDPR, AICPA, and NIST Privacy Framework. Protiviti helps build the foundations of a strong but flexible privacy programme Our comprehensive approach to data privacy in Hong Kong Data privacy regulations are in flux globally. Even as companies put the finishing touches on extensive preparations to comply with applicable privacy laws, such as the European Union’s GDPR, Hong Kong’s PDPO and California’s Consumer Privacy Act, new regulations continue to be introduced in other countries. As legislators pass new privacy laws, they continuously amend those already in effect. Data privacy regulations are not static.The problem and proposed solutions are complex and evolving. One thing is almost certain—anyone aiming to comply with a specific regulation with a target date in mind will be disappointed as those near-term obligations are supplanted by new and different rules over the mid and long-term.In response to this changing landscape, Protiviti Hong Kong applies a holistic framework that addresses the fundamental aspects of data privacy without being locked into any one specific compliance format. We focus on the most pressing data privacy issues companies face, including:Developing strategies to address global data privacy regulations, including those in Hong KongCompliance with regulatory obligationsAddressing resource and skill shortagesOperationalising privacy needsImplementing privacy tools and remediation supportBy working ahead of the law in a comprehensive fashion, Protiviti helps build the foundations of a strong but flexible privacy program that includes understanding principles, educating stakeholders, and developing an applicable governance structure for managing changes. This base enables companies and their stakeholders to look to the uncertain future of privacy regulations with greater confidence. Protiviti helps build the foundations of a strong but flexible privacy programme Key data privacy partners We partner closely with cybersecurity and privacy market leaders, ensuring our clients receive the best solutions to meet their needs.Notably, Protiviti has performed more global implementations than other OneTrust partners and has well over 175 OneTrust-certified consultants, including more than 10% of the global population of OneTrust Fellows of Privacy Technology spread across the Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas regions.Some of our top partners include: Why choose Protiviti for trusted data privacy consulting? Protiviti combines deep expertise in data discovery and data privacy consulting to help organisations navigate complex privacy regulations. Our privacy experts possess deep knowledge of data discovery, data mapping, and privacy governance to empower you map and manage sensitive data, address compliance gaps, and secure your business for the future. 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Recent years have seen the adoption of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the more recent California... Previous Article Pagination Next Article Achieve regulatory compliance and remain competitive in Hong Kong With new data privacy laws constantly being introduced in different countries and states, it can be hard to keep up. Protiviti Hong Kong’s privacy compliance services give you confidence as you face the uncertain future of privacy laws. Learn More Tailored, full-service support for privacy priorities Today’s consumers demand privacy and control over their data—and organisations in Hong Kong need to respond accordingly. Protiviti’s privacy as a service experts deliver custom solutions and full-service support for your privacy governance and compliance needs. Learn More What is next for CISOs? The CISO Next initiative produces content and events crafted exclusively for CISOs, with CISOs. The resources focus on what CISOs need to succeed. The first step is finding out “What CISO type are you?” Get Involved Leadership Michael Pang Michael is a managing director with over 20 years’ experience. He is the IT consulting practice leader for Protiviti Hong Kong and Mainland China. His experience covers cybersecurity, data privacy protection, IT strategy, IT organisation transformation, IT risk, post ... Learn More Alan Wong Alan is a director at Protiviti Hong Kong with over 21 years of experience in IT and security solutions and project management. He specialises in IT governance, risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and cybersecurity assessment and consulting. He also has an extensive ... Learn More Frequently Asked Questions What is data discovery, and why is it so important for organisations in Hong Kong? + Data discovery is the process of identifying and mapping sensitive and personal data within an organisation's systems. Protiviti helps organisations in Hong Kong conduct data discovery to meet the requirements of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO), China’s Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL), the GDPR and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Effective data discovery allows organisations to:Identify high-risk data processing activitiesStrengthen data security and privacy controlsRespond efficiently to data subject requests (e.g., access, storage, deletion)Demonstrate compliance with privacy laws during audits How does data mapping support regulatory compliance in Hong Kong? + Data mapping provides a structured approach to identifying data processing operations and tracking how personal data flows across an organisation. This is critical for ensuring compliance with Hong Kong’s PDPO, especially for organisations that handle cross-border data protection and transfers. By developing process data flow diagrams and records of processing activities (RoPA), organisations can document their regulatory obligations and demonstrate compliance to auditors and regulators. What are the biggest data privacy challenges in Hong Kong, and how can expert consulting help? + Organisations in Hong Kong must keep up with evolving data privacy regulations, such as updates to the PDPO, regulations like China’s PIPL and global frameworks like GDPR. Common challenges include ensuring third-party data sharing complies with local and global regulations to secure personal data across digital platforms and implement data privacy best practices. Partnering with Protiviti’s data privacy consulting experts in Hong Kong helps organisations assess their current compliance posture, create a privacy strategy, and adopt the right tools for ongoing regulatory alignment and risk mitigation.
