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DPOC Activities
Meeting with the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data cum a Briefing on “Cloud Computing” New!

Date: 3 November 2015
Time: 12:30pm to 2:00pm

Agenda:
• Sharing of views on Protect, Respect Personal Data by the Privacy Commissioner
• Briefing on "Cloud Computing"

 


Q: Which of the following direct marketing activities are regulated under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance?

I. A telecommunications service provider approaches its existing customers by telephone to offer upgraded services.
II. A bank sends a supermarket gift voucher to an existing customer as a token of appreciation.
III. A service provider sends an SMS to its existing customers informing them of the impending expiration soon of their service contracts and providing an enquiry hotline.
IV. A sports club sends an email to its members informing them of its new fitness programme discount offers.

A: I and IV

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Q: What are the specified actions that an organisation has to take if it intends to use data subject's personal data in direct marketing ?

A: Organisation must inform the data subject its intention to so use the data and provide the following prescribed information in a manner that is easily understandable and if in written form, easily readable:
(a) the intention to use the personal data in direct marketing;
(b) organisation may not so use the data unless the data subject's consent has been received;
(c) the kinds of personal data to be used (e.g. name, email address and phone number);
(d) the classes of products/facilities/services in relation to which the data is to be used; and
(e) a response channel (e.g. a phone number or email address).

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Q: Can a data subject make an opt-out request to an organisation if he has previously consented it to use his personal data in data marketing?

A: Yes. A data subject can make the request irrespective of whether he has earlier given consent to the organisation for such use of the data.

Upcoming Events
Seminar for SMEs New!

In collaboration with the SME Centre of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), PCPD will hold a seminar for SMEs with an aim to help SMEs learn how to interpret and apply the Ordinance.

Date: 12 October 2015
Time: 10am to 11:30am
Venue: HKTDC SME Centre

 

Privacy Campaign for Mobile App Development -
Introductory Seminar on Direct Marketing Regime New!

Organisations may collect personal data through mobile app for promoting their products and services. This seminar will provide participants with an understanding of legal requirements of new direct marketing.

Date: 16 October 2015
Time: 3:00pm to 4:30pm

Seminar highlights:
• What is "Direct Marketing" under the Ordinance
• Collection of personal data for direct marketing purpose
• Using personal data for direct marketing purpose
• How to handle an "Opt-Out Request"
• Offences and relevant penalties for contravention under the Ordinance


Professional Workshops on Data Protection
Oct - Dec 2015 workshops are now open for enrolment!

These professional workshops are tailored to the needs of those people wishing to deepen their knowledge of data protection. They cover topics on legal, insurance, banking / financial services, data access request, HR management and direct marketing activities. Key features include:

• Analysis of each data protection principle with relevant real-life scenarios
• PCPD complaint handling process
• Codes of Practice and Guidelines
• Updated guidance notes from the PCPD
• Lessons learnt from real cases
• Recommended good practices

DPOC Membership

Enjoy special rate for enroling our upcoming events!

Want to enrol one of our upcoming workshops and seminars? Become DPOC member and enjoy 20% discount on the registration fee.

Online Training

Self-training Module on Protection of Personal Data for Hotel Practitioners

Learn how to protect your guests' and your personal data in your daily-life situation and at work.

Resources by Topics

Visit our Resources Centre and look for useful guidance notes, information leaflets and other materials by topics.