Hong Kong Delegation Promotes Cybersecurity Strategies at 2024 China Cybersecurity Week in Guangzhou.

Commissioner for Digital Policy attends Cybersecurity Technology Summit

The Commissioner for Digital Policy, Mr Tony Wong, and a delegation from Hong Kong's cybersecurity industry today (September 9) continued to attend the main venue events of 2024 China Cybersecurity Week in Nansha, Guangzhou. Mr Wong gave a speech on the latest cybersecurity strategies and developments of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, with the topic "Building strong digital security barrier, Developing Digital Greater Bay Area", at the Cybersecurity Technology Summit cum Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) Cybersecurity Conference.

Mr Wong said that the HKSAR Government adopts a multi-pronged approach to safeguard Hong Kong’s cybersecurity, thereby providing a safe and stable Internet environment for Hong Kong's digital development, ensuring that the government’s information technology infrastructure, systems and information are safe and reliable, as well as enhancing public and corporate awareness of cybersecurity.

He said that in order to achieve the relevant objectives, the HKSAR Government will strengthen community promotion and support, foster closer collaboration with the Mainland and international counterparts and actively cultivate the relevant talent.

Mr Wong emphasised, "Hong Kong strives to build a safe and stable Internet environment, raise cybersecurity awareness and resilience capabilities among the industry and the public, with a view to integrating into the development of the national GBA, and building Hong Kong into an international innovation and technology centre."

Before returning to Hong Kong, the delegation also met with a student exchange group from Hong Kong at the Cybersecurity Expo, and encouraged the students to excel by enhancing their understanding of cybersecurity.

The HKSAR Government has consistently supported China Cybersecurity Week activities over the years and has worked together with stakeholders to promote and strengthen public awareness of cybersecurity. In addition to the delegation's participation in Cybersecurity Week events and the setting up of the Hong Kong Pavilion at the Cybersecurity Expo, the Digital Policy Office is collaborating with industry stakeholders to organise the 2024 Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign this year, with the theme "Together, We Create a Safe Cyberworld" to echo that of China Cybersecurity Week.

The 2024 Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign includes the Cybersecurity Week Fun Day, a seminar and tram body design contest award ceremony, and the Cybersecurity Week Hong Kong Sub-forum. By organising exhibitions, games, seminars and providing relevant learning resources , the campaign seeks to foster a more comprehensive and in-depth understanding about cybersecurity in the community. Participation by both the industry and the general public is most welcome. Please visit the thematic webpage (www.cybersecurity.hk/en/csw-main.php) for details and registration.

Commissioner for Digital Policy attends Cybersecurity Technology Summit Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Commissioner for Digital Policy attends Cybersecurity Technology Summit Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Commissioner for Digital Policy attends Cybersecurity Technology Summit Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (September 17) reminded members of the public, particularly those undertaking outdoor activities, to take heed of necessary measures against heat stroke and sunburn in very hot weather.

"The public should carry and drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration while engaging in outdoor activities," a spokesman for the CHP said.

"Those engaged in strenuous outdoor activities should avoid beverages containing caffeine, such as coffee and tea, as well as alcohol, as they speed up water loss through the urinary system," the spokesman explained.

"Infants and children, the elderly, pregnant women, those with chronic illnesses such as heart disease or high blood pressure, outdoor/manual workers, and individuals who are overweight are more vulnerable to heat stroke. They should pay special attention," the spokesman added.

The public should adopt the following precautions:

Wear loose and light-coloured clothing to reduce heat absorption and facilitate sweat evaporation and heat dissipation;

Avoid vigorous exercise and prolonged activities like hiking or trekking as heat, sweating and exhaustion can place additional demands on the physique;

Perform outdoor activities in the morning or the late afternoon, if possible;

For indoor activities, open all windows, use a fan or use air-conditioning to maintain good ventilation;

Do not stay inside a parked vehicle; and

Reschedule work to cooler times of the day if feasible. If working in a hot environment is inevitable, introduce shade in the workplace where practicable. Start work slowly and pick up the pace gradually. Move to a cool area for rest at regular intervals to allow the body to recuperate.

​The public should also note the latest and the forecast Ultraviolet (UV) Index released by the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO). When the UV Index is high (6 or above):

Minimise direct exposure of the skin and the eyes to sunlight;

Wear long-sleeved and loose-fitting clothes;

Wear a wide-brimmed hat or use an umbrella;

Seek a shaded area or put on UV-blocking sunglasses;

Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen lotion with a minimum sun protection factor (SPF) of 15, preferably higher. Reapply every two hours if you stay out in the sun, and after swimming, sweating or towelling off; and

While using DEET-containing insect repellents for personal protection against mosquito-borne diseases, apply sunscreen first, then insect repellent.

​If symptoms develop, such as dizziness, headache, nausea, shortness of breath or confusion, rest and seek help immediately, and seek medical advice as soon as possible.

​The public may obtain more information from the DH's Health Education Infoline (2833 0111),heat strokepage andUV radiationpage; the HKO's Dial-a-Weather (1878 200),latestweather report and forecast,UV Indexand weather information forhiking and mountaineering; andpress releasesof the Labour Departmenton precautions against heat stroke for outdoor workers and their employers when the Very Hot Weather Warning is in force.

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