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Code of Practice on Consumer Credit Data (Revised in January 2013)

This Code of Practice provides practical guidance to financial institutions and credit reference agency in the handling of consumer credit data. The Code first came into operation on 27 November 1998. The January 2013 Edition of the Code took effect on 1 January 2013.

Fact Sheet - Understanding the Code of Practice on Consumer Credit Data - Frequently Asked Questions - On the Sharing of Mortgage Data for Credit Assessment Purpose

Report on the Public Consultation
In relation to The Sharing of Positive Credit Data:
Proposed Provisions on Consumer Credit Data Protection

The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Mr Raymond Tang has released the report on the public consultation on a set of proposed provisions on consumer credit data protection in relation to the financial industry's proposal on the sharing of positive credit data. For details, please go into the full report. Download the full report (PDF).

Code of Practice on Consumer Credit Data

The Sharing of Positive Credit Data
Proposed Provisions on Consumer Credit Data Protection
Consultation Document

(issued on 28 August 2002)

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Code of Practice on the Identity Card Number and Other Personal Identifiers

This code of practice gives practical guidance on the collection, use, retention and other matters relating to the identity card number and other personal identifiers.

Compliance Guide for Data Users

Your Identity Card Number And Your Privacy - A Guide to Individuals

Privacy Guidelines: Monitoring and Personal Data Privacy at Work

The PCPD has issued the "Privacy Guidelines: Monitoring and Personal Data Privacy at Work" ("the Guidelines") with the objective to promote personal data privacy at work where employees monitoring is undertaken resulting in the collection of personal data of employees. The Guidelines offer guidance to employers on the application of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance as well as proper standards of personal data management in the context of employee monitoring. Download the Guidelines.

"Monitoring and Personal Data Privacy at Work: Points to Note for Employers of Domestic Helpers"
This leaflet seeks to highlight certain essential aspects relevant to employers of domestic helpers. It is issued to promote the protection of data privacy of employees in domestic households in situations where monitoring is undertaken during the course of employment. It sets out certain important points that employers should note with regard to video monitoring of activities of domestic helpers working at home. Download the leaflet.

Report on the Public Consultation in relation to the Draft Code of Practice on Monitoring and Personal Data Privacy at Work

The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Mr Raymond Tang has released the consultation report on the draft Code of Practice on Monitoring and Personal Data Privacy at Work on 18 December 2003.
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Draft Code of Practice on Monitoring and Personal Data Privacy at Work Consultation Paper

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(issued on 8 March 2002)

Code of Practice on Human Resource Management

The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data has issued this Code of Practice. It provides employers and human resource management practitioners with a practical guide to the application of the provisions of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance to employment-related personal data privacy.