AI governancereferences
AI laws, standards and guidance from official sources, with context on where they apply and their current status.
Laws, standards and guidance
Official references for teams working on AI governance and compliance.
| Reference | Jurisdiction | Status | Date | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hong Kong Generative AI Technical & Application Guideline Version 1.1 It gives Hong Kong organisations a local reference for generative AI implementation, service governance, user responsibilities, & technical risk controls.
| Hong Kong | Published | 1 December 2025 | |
Hong Kong Digital Policy Office Ethical AI Framework Version 2.0 It is a local operating reference for project teams that need a structured AI assessment workflow rather than an abstract principle statement.
| Hong Kong | Published | 1 December 2025 | |
International Valuation Standards It helps the Data Asset Valuation Taskforce separate pre-valuation evidence review from a formal valuation engagement, report, basis of value, or professional opinion.
| Global | Published | 31 January 2025 | |
EU AI Act Implementation Guidance & Codes Monitor This is a horizon-scanning item: it should influence readiness planning, but it should not be weighted like the core AI Act or a published standard.
| EU | Evolving | 1 January 2025 | |
HKMA Consumer Protection in Respect of Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence It is a concrete sector reference showing how AI governance expectations become operational controls in regulated customer-facing environments.
| Hong Kong | Published | 19 August 2024 | |
EU Artificial Intelligence Act It is the clearest binding benchmark for AI risk classification, governance obligations, human oversight, transparency, & documentation.
| EU | In force | 12 July 2024 | |
NIST AI 600-1 Generative AI Profile It gives the Model Adaptation Taskforce a mature GenAI-specific reference beyond general AI risk management language.
| United States | Published | 1 July 2024 | |
Hong Kong PCPD AI Model Personal Data Protection Framework It is a high-priority local reference for AI deployments that involve personal data, automated recommendations, model procurement, & lifecycle governance.
| Hong Kong | Published | 1 June 2024 |