On January 2, PCPD fined a large grocery chain HK$3,000 for using customers' personal data in direct marketing campaigns without obtaining prior consent, in violation of section 35E(1) of the Personal Data Ordinance. In its ruling, the Privacy Commissioner noted that "[a]ppropriate training must be provided to its staff members to ensure their awareness of and compliance with the direct marketing provisions under the Ordinance."

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