A set of Principles which aligns with the objectives and core functions of Institute of Big Data Governance (iBDG) and provides a practical framework to support certified/pledged members when handling enterprise business data:

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A. Objectives : 

1. iBDG sets out the Big Data Governance Principles (‘Principles’) in order to build Hong Kong as an international data hub; raise the data governance of Hong Kong enterprises to world standards; support Hong Kong enterprises making use of big data to conduct digital business; and build up trust for facilitating cross-border data transfers between Hong Kong, the mainland of China, and the rest of the world. 

2. iBDG believes technology will continue to shape the big data governance landscape in the future and will refine the Principles accordingly. 

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B. Scope

1. The Principles apply to corporate members of iBDG that are Hong Kong-based data controllers (‘HKDC’) handling big data (‘data’), including personal data and government regulated data, with reference to international standards, applicable laws and regulations.

2. Defined terms are set in Appendix A of this document.

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