Hong Kong has enacted a comprehensive new cybersecurity law that will protect the city’s critical infrastructure. The law requires critical sectors such as banking, energy, telecommunications, and air transport to adopt enhanced security measures to protect operations against increasing cyber threats.
Officials said the law aims to bolster resilience against cyberattacks and ensure the stability and safety of key services. The action brings Hong Kong in line with international measures to strengthen key infrastructure in the face of growingly sophisticated cyber threats.
Under the new regime, organizations operating in specified sectors will have to continuously scan for vulnerabilities, notify authorities of breaches, and implement strong protective strategies. Noncompliance may face serious penalties.
While the government maintains the law is crucial for public security, critics are monitoring its enforcement closely, fearing possible effects on business operations and data privacy in the region.
