Hong Kong · Privacy & Data Protection
The country's own data-protection regime, registration duties, and its official supervisory authority.
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Personal data is governed by the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO), regulated by the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD). The Ordinance is built around six Data Protection Principles covering collection, accuracy and retention, use, security, openness and data-subject access. Doxxing is a criminal offence and the Commissioner has statutory investigation and cessation powers.
- The six Data Protection Principles are the operative structure of the PDPO.
- Data subjects can request access to and correction of their personal data.
- Doxxing is a criminal offence, and the PCPD can investigate and order cessation.
- Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD)
PDPO guidance, complaints and enforcement.
Government portals
- GovHK — Hong Kong Government Portal — Single entry point to residency, tax, employment and public services.
- Inland Revenue Department — Salaries tax, profits tax, the tax return cycle and eTAX filing.
- Immigration Department — Visas and entry permits, the Top Talent Pass, right of abode and HKID cards.
- Companies Registry — Company incorporation, annual returns and the public company search.