Hong Kong Ethical AI Framework: requirements, deadlines and compliance actions
Hong Kong Ethical Artificial Intelligence Framework (Digital Policy Office)
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In brief
The Hong Kong Ethical AI Framework is a non-binding framework of Hong Kong SAR, issued by the Digital Policy Office. Its current status is guidance. Government bureaux and departments; a version is offered to other organisations for reference. Every record here links to its official source and states its verification status.
- Jurisdiction
- Hong Kong SAR
- Instrument type
- Framework
- Status
- Guidance
- Legal force
- Non-binding (guidance, strategy or standard)
- Issuing body
- Digital Policy Office
- Official source
- Ethical Artificial Intelligence Framework
- Verification
- Pending review · source-linked, checked 15 Oct 2026
What is the Hong Kong Ethical AI Framework?
Guiding principles, leading practices and an AI assessment for government AI projects, with a three-line governance model in which the IT board or chief information officer reviews high-risk AI. It was updated for generative AI.
Status note: Recorded on 15 October 2026 from search-engine extracts of the official pages listed; the official text could not be opened from the research environment, so every date and duty here is pending review against it.
Who does it apply to?
Government bureaux and departments; a version is offered to other organisations for reference.
Hong Kong government bureaux and departments.
- AI use cases
- AI in public services
- Risk categories
- Not classified by the instrument
- AI system types
- Generative AI systemAutomated decision-making system
When do the requirements apply?
Updated in August 2023 for generative AI.
The original issue date and whether adoption is formally mandatory were not confirmed.
Official sources
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Ethical Artificial Intelligence Framework
Digital Policy Office, Hong Kong SAR Government · Tier 1 source
Cite this record
AIPolicyTracker (2026). “Hong Kong Ethical AI Framework” [AIPT-POL-0084, record version 1, not yet verified]. https://aipolicytracker.org/id/AIPT-POL-0084 (accessed 27 October 2026). Data licensed CC BY 4.0.
Permanent id AIPT-POL-0084: it never changes or gets reused, and its address keeps working if this page moves.
Cite the official text alongside it: Ethical Artificial Intelligence Framework, Digital Policy Office, Hong Kong SAR Government, https://www.digitalpolicy.gov.hk/en/our_work/data_governance/policies_standards/ethical_ai_framework/.
BibTeX
@misc{aipolicytracker2026_hongkongethicalaiframewo,
author = {{AIPolicyTracker}},
title = {{Hong Kong Ethical AI Framework}},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/hong-kong-ethical-ai-framework}},
url = {https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/hong-kong-ethical-ai-framework},
urldate = {2026-10-27},
note = {Data licensed CC BY 4.0. Accessed 27 October 2026}
}
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No change to this record's tracked fields has been recorded since 15 October 2026, when field-level history began.
Record version 1: Added in the October 2026 sub-national research round. Recorded on 15 October 2026 from search-engine extracts of the official pages listed; the official text could not be opened from the research environment, so every date and duty here is pending review against it. Every earlier wording is in the GitHub repository.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Hong Kong Ethical AI Framework in force?
The Hong Kong Ethical AI Framework has the status "guidance"; it is not a binding law in force.
Is the Hong Kong Ethical AI Framework legally binding?
No. The Hong Kong Ethical AI Framework is a framework; it sets expectations rather than legal requirements, unless another instrument gives it force.
Who does the Hong Kong Ethical AI Framework apply to?
Government bureaux and departments; a version is offered to other organisations for reference.
When does the Hong Kong Ethical AI Framework apply?
Updated in August 2023 for generative AI.
Where is the official text of the Hong Kong Ethical AI Framework?
The official text is published by Digital Policy Office, Hong Kong SAR Government at https://www.digitalpolicy.gov.hk/en/our_work/data_governance/policies_standards/ethical_ai_framework/ (Ethical Artificial Intelligence Framework). This record links to it and is checked against it.
Disclaimer: informational only, not legal advice. Verify every claim against the linked official sources and consult a qualified lawyer before acting.