The use and protection of data is a cornerstone of the digital economy. This course aims enable students to think strategically about business decisions by analysing the legal, economics and business dimensions of data protection. The economic dimensions concern the trade offs arising from protection of personal data as well as broader economics themes like competition and trade barriers. The legal considerations center upon laws protecting the privacy of individuals and rights of access as well as use in Hong Kong and abroad. For businesses the mitigation of risks from the penalties and liabilities from breaching privacy and data protection laws necessitates the establishment of an effective compliance system.