Privacy Policy

The Census and Statistics Department pledges to meet fully, and where possible exceed, internationally recognised standards of personal data privacy protection, in complying with the requirements of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. In doing so, we will ensure compliance by our staff with the strictest standards of security and confidentiality.

When you visit our website, we record your visit only as a 'hit' and do not collect any personal identifiable information about you. The 'hit' information is to allow us to compile general statistics to show the number of visitors to our website.

We collect personal data from our website visitors on a voluntary basis. Personal information may include, but not limited to, name or e-mail address. The information is used only by us for the purposes stated in the respective screens in which we invite you to provide your data. We do not use your personal data for any other purposes without your prior consent unless such use is permitted or required by law.

We disclose no personal identifiable information to third parties except as required by law.