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Corporate Governance Practice: Unmasking Reality in Deepfake Detection and Prevention Strategies
- Event of
- Open SPACE 2025
- Subject
- Accounting
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- Date & time
- 07Jun 2025 (Sat)14:00 - 15:00
- Type of Event
- Online Attendance
- Online Platform
- HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
- Fee
- Free
- Speaker
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- Ms Melani Au (Director of Membership Development at HKCGI) ;
- Mr Donald Lai (HKCGI Qualification Committee member)
Ms Melani Au
Ms Melani Au is the Director of Membership Development at The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute (HKCGI), a professional body with a history of over 75 years in Hong Kong. HKCGI is the sole organisation qualifying Chartered Secretaries and Chartered Governance Professionals in Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland. She has significant experience in membership development and works closely with business and academic partners to raise awareness about the governance profession and support individuals on their journey to HKCGI membership. Before joining HKCGI, Ms. Au worked as an auditor at one of the Big Four accounting firms and as a course coordinator in a higher educational institution. She holds a Bachelor of Social Science degree from The University of Hong Kong, a Master’s degree in Global Business Management from City University of Hong Kong, and a Master’s degree in Corporate Governance and Compliance from Hong Kong Baptist University. She is also an Associate of HKCGI.
Mr Donald Lai
Mr Donald Lai is a member of the Qualification Committee of the HKCGI. In addition to his membership in HKCGI, he is a solicitor and certified public accountant and holds various professional qualifications in finance, auditing, and compliance. He worked as an investigator in a statutory body. Donald earned undergraduate and post-graduate degrees in accounting and law from reputable universities in Canada, Hong Kong, and the UK. Donald is also a part-time lecturer at Hong Kong Baptist University, instructing post-graduate courses on securities regulations and financial crime.
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In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, corporate governance practices in Hong Kong must adapt to address the emerging threat of deepfake technology. This seminar explores the critical need for organizations to implement robust measures to detect and prevent deepfakes, which are manipulated media that can deceive audiences and undermine trust. The implications of deepfakes are profound! These deceptive technologies can be used to create false representations of executives, manipulate financial statements, or spread misinformation, potentially leading to significant reputational damage and financial loss. There is a need for corporation to integrating advanced detection tools and AI-driven solutions into corporate governance frameworks to safeguard against these threats.
Moreover, it highlights the role of regulatory bodies in establishing stringent guidelines and promoting awareness among stakeholders. By fostering a culture of vigilance and transparency, Hong Kong's businesses can better protect their integrity and maintain public trust in an era where digital deception is increasingly sophisticated. This proactive approach is essential for sustaining the credibility and resilience of Hong Kong's corporate governance practices.
Language: Cantonese
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