|
 New publication: "Data Protection Principles in the
Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance - from the Privacy Commissioner's
perspective" (2nd Edition)
This publication
explains, in a systematic and in-depth manner, the ways in which the
six data protection principles and some related provisions of the
Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance ("the Ordinance") have been generally
applied and interpreted by the Privacy Commissioner for Personal
Data. The topics explored include fundamental concepts such as
"personal data", "data user" and the meaning of "collect", as well as
the six data protection principles. Where available, references
were made to the relevant case law, decisions by the Administrative
Appeals Board, as well as views taken by the Privacy Commissioner in
the handling of complaints and enquiry cases in discharge of his
regulatory functions and powers.
Given the effects of the
Ordinance which are increasingly felt by the public, this book will be
of special value to data users, legal practitioners, and individuals
who are interested to acquire a better understanding of the Ordinance,
especially from the compliance point of view.
An exclusive discount is now offered to members of Data Protection
Officers' Club. Click here to download the Order Form.
Plenary Meeting
On
5 May 2009, over 120 members attended the first plenary meeting for
this membership year. The meeting was one of the activities of the
Privacy Awareness Week 2009 (3-9 May).
Ms Sonia
Chan, Coordinator of the Office of Personal Data Protection, Government
of Macao Special Administrative Region was invited to speak on the
"Personal Data Protection Act".
Besides,
the PCDP staff took the opportunity to brief members on the
investigation reports issued by PCPD and decisions of the
Administrative Appeals Board. Members have gained valuable knowledge on
the interpretation and application of the Personal Data (Privacy)
Ordinance.
A luncheon
was arranged before the meeting to allow members to share their
experience in a relaxed environment.
Familiarization Visit to the Cathay Pacific Airways
Limited
One
of the major functions of the DPOC Club is to provide a platform for
members to learn good practices in data protection from each other. To
achieve this goal, the Club organized a familiarization visit to the
Cathay Pacific Airways Limited on 1 November 2007. Mr. Albert Wong,
Manager Personnel Strategy & Relations and Ms Anthea Leung,
Assistant Personnel Manager of Cathay Pacific, delivered an informative
presentation to 47 members about its data protection practices and
online training module. Members also had the rare opportunity to tour
around the Flight Training Centre and the Cabin Crew Safety Training
School. Members were glad to learn the innovative and interesting ways
of instilling the notion of personal data protection into the work
culture for all levels of staff.
Visit to the Sony Corporation of Hong Kong
Limited
One of the major functions of the
DPOC Club is to provide a platform for members to learn good practices
in data protection from each other. To achieve this goal, the Club
organized a familiarization visit to the Sony Corporation of Hong Kong
Limited on 26 May 2006. At the meeting, Ms Candy Wong, Legal Manager of
Sony Hong Kong, delivered an informative presentation to over 70
members about the success of Sony's personal data protection campaign.
Members were glad to learn the innovative and interesting ways of
instilling the notion of personal data protection into the work culture
for all levels of staff. For details of Sony's Personal Information
Management, please read issue 16 of our newsletter.
|
