Privacy risks to early users of PayMe mobile wallet app probed by Hong Kong watchdog

Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog is investigating risks to early users of HSBC’s popular PayMe mobile app after the Post discovered some remain unaware their personal details may have been exposed. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) told the Post on Monday that the compliance review would “look into all relevant issues, including the vulnerability of legacy users and the need for in-app prompts”. The watchdog said the bank must ensure the highest level of privacy...