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Hong Kong privacy watchdog arrests boxer for doxxing opponent

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Hong Kong's privacy watchdog has arrested a 29-year-old boxer for allegedly doxxing an opponent on social media. The suspect is accused of twice posting the victim's personal information, including their name, photograph, and workplace, on social media platforms. This action is believed to violate the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, with potential penalties including a HK$1 million fine and up to five years imprisonment. AI

RANK_REASON Regulatory action against an individual for doxxing, not a core AI development or policy.

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Hong Kong privacy watchdog arrests boxer for doxxing opponent

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Regulatory action against an individual for doxxing, not a core AI development or policy.
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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Fiona Chow ·

    Hong Kong privacy watchdog arrests boxer for allegedly doxxing opponent

    Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog has arrested a boxer on suspicion of doxxing an opponent on social media platforms, disclosing the victim’s personal information and workplace without his consent. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) said on Thursday that t…

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