HashKey Group receives ISO 27701 certification (Privacy Information Management System) for Exchange and Brokerage businesses

HONG KONG, 9 February 2023 — HashKey Group, a leading digital asset financial services provider in Asia, is proud to announce that it has received the ISO 27701 certification for Privacy Information Management System for HashKey PRO and HashKey XPert, its Exchange and Brokerage businesses respectively. This latest certification, in addition to its previous ISO 27001 for information security, demonstrates the HashKey Group's commitment to maintaining the highest standards of data privacy and information security for its customers. 

ISO 27701 is an internationally recognised standard for data privacy management, issued by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The certification covers data privacy management processes, including the management of personal data protection and privacy impact assessments.  

Joe Cai, Chief Security Officer of HashKey PRO, said, "As the Chief Security Officer, I take pride in announcing our latest achievement in data privacy. Our goal is to ensure that our customers' personal information is always protected, and this certification reinforces our commitment to security and privacy in the world of digital assets. Moreover, we have a roadmap in place to extend privacy and security in every aspect in the product and geographical location that we operate in to build digital trust with our clients and partners in the Web3 ecosystem.” 

Michel Lee, Executive President of HashKey Group, stated, "Our goal is to provide our customers with peace of mind when it comes to the protection of their personal information. The receipt of the certification not only confirms our commitment to our goal but also demonstrates our compliance with international standards. Being regulatory compliant in various markets, the HashKey Group is dedicated to minimising risks and offering a safer and more secure environment for our customers, setting us apart from the competition." 

As a digital asset company headquartered Hong Kong, the HashKey Group, through its subsidiary Hash Blockchain Limited, has received approval from the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong to operate a virtual asset trading platform under a Type 1 (dealing in securities) licence and a Type 7 (providing automated trading services) licence for professional investors. The company is committed to continuous growth as it strives to become a globally recognised, fully compliant digital asset ecosystem. 

About HashKey Group 

HashKey Group is an end-to-end digital asset financial services group in Asia. The Group provides a complete ecosystem across the entire digital asset landscape, ranging from venture investment, to custody, to technologies and trading. HashKey’s senior team has deep investment, governance, and technology expertise gained at tier-one banks, regulators, and fintech ventures. By bringing together the most advanced blockchain research, developers and technologies, HashKey identifies potential opportunities and delivers end-to-end solutions that operate within regulatory frameworks with the highest compliance standards. The Group has operations in Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan, and extensive partnerships with FinTech and blockchain solutions providers, academic institutions, and associations. Official website: https://www.hashkey.com.