The current launch date of Google Glass to the public seems now to be later in 2014. When launched in HK, the application of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (cap 486) will have to be carefully considered. One section which will require consideration is s. 52, Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (cap 486), which broadly exempts individuals from complying with the PD(P)O in the respect of various categories of personal data:
‘s 52 Domestic purposes
Personal data held by an individual and-
(a) concerned only with the management of his personal, family or household affairs; or (b) so held only for recreational purposes,
is exempt from the provisions of the data protection principles, Parts 4 and 5 and sections 36 and 38(b).’
Critically discuss the likely application and limitations of this section in relation to Google Glass and other similar wearable devices, and outline any potential amendments to s. 52 or other provisions of the PD(P)O which you consider may be desirable in order to address any gaps or concerns identified by you.
Starting points for research:
– Google Glass website
– Paul Roth, ‘Data Protection Meets Web 2.0: Two Ships Passing in the Night’ (2010) 33 UNSW Law Journal 532 – this contains some comparative discussion of domestic exemptions, including HK’s s.52.
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