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     A study group formed by Under Secretaries, Political Assistants and policy and project co-ordination officers of the Policy Innovation and Co-ordination Office (PICO) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government will join a study programme of the Chinese Academy of Governance in Beijing from September 17 to 22 to better understand the country’s latest developments. The Director of the Chief Executive’s Office, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, will lead the study group and join the activities of the study programme in the first two days.
 
     “The HKSAR Government has all along been organising various forms of training on national affairs for middle-ranking and senior officials, including partnering with Mainland institutions to host study programmes on national affairs to enhance the officials’ understanding of the country’s political, economic, social and cultural policies and developments. As political appointees and as part of the HKSAR Government’s governing team, Under Secretaries and Political Assistants are expected to deepen their understanding of the country. For these reasons, the HKSAR Government and the Chinese Academy of Governance have jointly arranged the study programme, which includes such topics as the national system, policy and development with classroom learning and site visits,” a Government spokesman said.
 
     “Also included in the study group are several young people recruited earlier by the PICO. The Chief Executive announced in her Policy Address last year the establishment of the PICO to take charge of policy research and innovation as well as co-ordination across bureaux and departments, and the recruitment of young people who aspire to be engaged in policy and projects to give them more opportunities to participate in politics. The study programme will assist the young people from the PICO to broaden their horizons and create innovative ideas in their work.”
 
     The study group includes two Under Secretaries, 14 Political Assistants and three officers from the PICO.
 
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     The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, met the Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF), Professor Klaus Schwab, and hosted a lunch for him at Government House this afternoon (September 14).  &nbsp… read more

     The Secretary for Innovation and Technology, Mr Nicholas W Yang, will leave for Beijing tomorrow (September 15) for the World Conference on Science Literacy organised by the China Association for Science and Technology. &… read more

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:      The spokesperson for Tuen Mun Hospital (TMH) made the following announcement today (September 14) on a baby girl case of biliary atresia:    &… read more

The following is issued on behalf of the Torture Claims Appeal Board:

     A spokesman for the Torture Claims Appeal Board (the Appeal Board) said today (September 14) that a personal laptop of a Board member was suspected of being stolen overseas.  The member has reported the incident to the local police there.  As the computer concerned contains personal data of some appellants of non-refoulement claims, the Appeal Board has submitted a data breach notification to report the incident to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD).

     “According to the Appeal Board’s preliminary assessment, the incident involved the personal data of about 30 appellants who are pending hearing, and decisions which the Appeal Board already made and served on other  appellants, which were stored in the laptop.  The personal data include the names and nationalities of the appellants.  The lost laptop does not contain other personal data of appellants,” the spokesman said.

     “The incident does not involve data of any Hong Kong residents.  The stolen laptop is not a government property, and is not connected with any computer systems of the Appeal Board or the Government.  Hence, no Government computer system will be affected.  In addition, the Appeal Board will follow up with the affected persons as soon as practicable,” the spokesman emphasised.

      “The Appeal Board is highly concerned with this incident.  The Chairperson of the Appeal Board has already reminded all members to strengthen the safety management of all personal data, so as to ensure that the relevant personal data is handled and protected properly.  The Appeal Board secretariat has also commenced relevant work, including the provision of technical support to members to enhance the safety management of personal data.”

     “The Appeal Board has reported the incident to the Security Bureau (SB), and will submit a detailed report on the incident within two weeks as per SB’s request.  SB has also reminded the Appeal Board to attach great importance to the protection of personal data privacy through clear internal guidelines and various monitoring mechanisms, in order to ensure that all its members and staff would handle personal data in compliance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance and other relevant legal provisions.  The Appeal Board will also regularly remind its members and staff of the importance to handle personal data properly.  Should PCPD make other recommendations to the Appeal Board on the incident, the Appeal Board will discuss with SB on the follow-up action,” reiterated by the spokesman. read more