IT Security Audit Checklist for Hong Kong Businesses (2026)

Why audit now?

Cyber attacks and data breaches keep rising, and Hong Kong's Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO) sets clear requirements for how businesses handle personal data. A systematic audit helps you find the risks before something goes wrong.

The core checklist

Access control: who can see what data? Do you enforce least-privilege and multi-factor authentication (MFA)?

Data protection: is sensitive data encrypted (in transit and at rest)? Are backups regularly restore-tested?

Systems & patching: are servers, apps and third-party components patched promptly?

Compliance: does your data collection, storage and retention meet PDPO? Do you have a breach-response process?

Not one-off — make it continuous

Security isn't a one-time task. Audit on a regular cadence (e.g. annually) and run targeted checks before launching new systems. Fix high-risk items immediately and work through the rest by priority.

Need professional help?

Resurrects Co offers IT security audits, penetration testing and DPO / compliance services, with a Hong Kong-based team familiar with the local regulatory landscape. Want a baseline check-up? Get in touch.