Presenters：Mike Rowse and Rainbow Leung
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On Tuesday's programme, we first look at the Privacy Commissioner’s Office's recent compliance checks on 60 organisations regarding the usage of AI in Hong Kong and its impact on personal data privacy.
A representative of the Hong Kong Family Welfare Society then tells more about their latest findings on the wellbeing of families in the city.
After the break, we speak to a director of the Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo, as the event makes a return to the SAR in October.
And to wrap up, we find out more about a proposed construction of a pedestrian tunnel connecting Central MTR Station to a new open space at the Central Harbourfront.
9:05am-9:20am: Privacy watchdog's compliance checks
Speaker:
Alex Chan, Assistant Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Compliance, Global Affairs and Research)
9:20am-9:30am: Family wellbeing findings
Speaker:
Teresa Cheung, Senior Manager of the Hong Kong Family Welfare Society
9:32am-9:45am: Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo 2026
Speaker:
Anne Chan, Co-Director of the Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo
9:45am-10:00am: Proposed pedestrian tunnel in Central
Speaker:
Ivan Ho, Chairman of the Harbourfront Commission
Presenters：Mike Rowse and Rainbow Leung
On Monday's programme, we talked about the fine wines and culinary delights that will be featured at this year's Wine & Dine Festival. A wine expert and a restaurateur previewed the SAR's signature gastronomical spectacle, that'll turn the Central Harbourfront into a world-class epicurean hotspot later this month.
After the break, we spoke to a former jockey about his transformation into a professional runner, and how he plans to raise awareness and funds for the disabled by completing a charity run that will begin in the capital Beijing, and end in Hong Kong.
And finally, a researcher from the Hang Seng University explained her findings on a study that surveyed the behaviour of star chasing.
9:05am-9:30am: Wine & Dine Festival
Speakers:
Greg De'Eb, Principal of Crown Wine Cellars Limited
JR Robertson, Founder of El Grande Group
9:32am-9:45am: 3,000km Beijing to Hong Kong run
Speaker:
Jo Lodder, a Hong Kong-based runner and former jockey
9:45am-10:00am: Study on celebrity chasing
Speaker:
Dr Janice Wong, Lecturer at the School of Communication and Associate Director at the Centre for Communication Studies, Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
