Hong Kong is establishing new cybersecurity mandates through the Protection of Critical Infrastructures (Computer Systems) Ordinance. On January 1, 2026, this ordinance will go into effect in Hong Kong, setting new cybersecurity standards and reporting requirements for specified industries. In brief, this legislation will:
- Establish a regulatory body to set cybersecurity standards for Hong Kong’s critical infrastructures.
- Identify industries that participate in or contribute to Hong Kong’s critical infrastructures.
- Provide the regulatory body with organizational frameworks and enforcement mechanisms.
Discover how FileCloud can support Hong Kong’s critical infrastructures based on proactive compliance requirements mapping by Cloud Systems Asia.