Huawei Earns Top Privacy Honor at the Hong Kong Privacy-Friendly Awards 2025
Huawei Services (Hong Kong) Co., Limited has received the “Outstanding Gold Award” at the Privacy-Friendly Awards 2025—a ceremony hosted by the Hong Kong Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD). The award is a testament to Huawei’s leadership in personal data protection and its strong commitment to privacy governance.
Upholding Privacy in a Digital Age
The 2025 awards were held under the theme:
“Safeguarding Data Security: Marching towards a New Digital Era”
The event aimed to:
- Recognize outstanding organizations in data privacy and governance
- Raise public awareness about data protection
- Encourage the implementation of sound privacy practices
- Support Hong Kong’s efforts to become a smart city anchored in cybersecurity
Strict Evaluation Criteria
The PCPD evaluated 157 organizations, both public and private, across five key Privacy Protection Measures. Based on the level of compliance, awards were given in four tiers:
- Outstanding Gold Award (Highest Level)
- Gold Award
- Silver Award
- Bronze Award
Huawei was one of only 12 recipients to achieve the highest-tier “Outstanding Gold Award”—highlighting its elite status among regional and global competitors.
Why Huawei Stood Out
Huawei’s award was based on its comprehensive and proactive privacy efforts, including:
- Implementation of a Privacy Management System (PMS)
- Robust procedures for detecting and handling data breaches
- Regular simulation drills to test privacy protocols
- In-depth employee training programs to promote privacy awareness across departments
A Commitment from the Top
Howard Wu, General Manager of Huawei Services (Hong Kong) Co., Limited, said:
“Cybersecurity and user privacy protection are Huawei’s top priorities.
We have embedded privacy governance into every operational layer—from identifying data risks to rolling out staff awareness programs.
We are honored to be recognized by PCPD and will continue working to enhance user trust and privacy-first practices.”
About the Privacy-Friendly Awards
Launched in 2021, the Privacy-Friendly Awards are part of PCPD’s mission to:
- Promote best practices in corporate privacy culture
- Encourage proactive adaptation to emerging tech and cyber risks
- Strengthen public trust in data governance and security frameworks
Looking Ahead
As Hong Kong continues its journey toward becoming a digitally resilient smart city, the spotlight on data privacy and cybersecurity will only intensify. Huawei’s recognition at the Privacy-Friendly Awards underscores the growing importance of building privacy into the DNA of modern enterprises.
