Privacy Commissioner published new revised edition of a book to provide in-depth interpretation

1.    A revised edition of the publication titled “Data Protection Principles in the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance – from the Privacy Commissioner’s perspective” (“the Book”) was released today by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (“the PCPD”).

2.    “The first edition of the Book appeared in 2006.  The last few years have witnessed some remarkable technological developments which seriously impact on the individuals’ rights to privacy in relation to their personal data.  I have therefore decided that it is timely to update the book.” said the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (“the Commissioner”) Mr. Roderick Woo.

3.    As the only reference book of its kind giving the readers and data protection officers an insight into the actual application of the data protection principles which form the cornerstone of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (“the Ordinance”), the Book explains how the major provisions of the Ordinance are applied in a systematic and in-depth manner.  Topics are selected primarily on the basis of their practical importance to data users in handling personal data and to data subjects in understanding their rights.  Where appropriate, references were made to the relevant case laws, Administrative Appeals Board’s decisions and views taken by the Commissioner in the handling of complaints and enquiry cases in discharge of his regulatory functions.

4.    The Book is available both in book and electronic forms.  The hard copy of the Book can be purchased at the price of HK$200.  To place an order, please contact the PCPD.

5.    The Book can also be freely accessible on the PCPD’s website at http://www.pcpd.org.hk/english/publications/infor_book.html.




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