Disclaimer, Copyright and Privacy Policy
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conditions set out below.
Copyright Notice
The content available on this website, including but not limited
to all text, graphics, drawings, diagrams, photographs and compilation
of data or other materials are subject to copyright owned by the
Electoral Affairs Commission ("EAC") or other entities.
Except as expressly permitted herein or where prior written authorization
is obtained from the EAC, any reproduction, adaptation, distribution,
dissemination or making available of such copyright works to the
public is strictly prohibited.
Permission is granted for users to download the materials herein
to store them in local computers, provided that this is solely for
personal or non-commercial internal use, and provided further that
this copyright notice is downloaded at the same time. Users should
note that this permission only applies to EAC copyright materials.
Where third party copyrights are involved, an appropriate notice
will appear in this website.
Disclaimer
The information contained in this website is compiled by the Electoral
Affairs Commission ("EAC") for general information only.
Whilst EAC endeavors to ensure the accuracy of this general information,
no statement, representation, warranty or guarantee, express or
implied, is given as to its accuracy or appropriateness for use
in any particular circumstances.
This website can also contain information contributed by others
over whom, and in respect of which, the EAC may have no influence.
Users may link from this website to sites provided by others. EAC
expressly states that it has not approved or endorsed the information
provided by others on this website or any other sites linked to
this website and the EAC accepts no responsibility or liability
(howsoever caused) for such information.
EAC is not responsible for any loss or damage whatsoever arising
out of or in connection with any information including data or programs
on this website. EAC reserves the right to omit, suspend or edit
all information compiled by EAC in this website at any time in its
absolute discretion without giving any reason or prior notice. Users
are responsible for making their own assessment of all information
contained in this website and are advised to verify such information
by making reference, for example, to original publications and obtaining
independent advice before acting upon it.
Privacy Policy
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
("the Government") is concerned to ensure that all personal
data collected through this website are handled in accordance
with the relevant provisions of the Personal
Data (Privacy) Ordinance.
The Government will record visits to this website without
collecting any personal identifiable information of users.
Such general statistics are collected for the compilation
of statistical reports and the diagnosis of problems with
or concerning computer systems to help the Government improve
this website.
For different purposes and at different times you may be invited
to provide personal data to the Government through this website
on a voluntary basis. Personal information may include name,
telephone number, mailing address or e-mail address. The Government
will specify the collection purpose and intended usage of
your data when it invites you to provide such information
and advise you how you may request access to or correction
of the personal data provided.
Unless permitted or required by law, the Government will not
disclose your personal data to any third parties without your
prior consent.
Access to all personal data collected via this website is
restricted to authorised personnel only.
Search service on this website is provided by Yahoo! Hong Kong Limited ("Yahoo!"). We are advised by Yahoo! that it does not collect personal identifiable information while serving search results through this website. Yahoo! will share the anonymous data it collects through the search service with the Government for compiling traffic analysis on government websites. The Government will not match the data obtained from any such search activity with any personal data possibly held by the Government.
This Privacy Policy has been translated into Chinese. If there
is any inconsistency or ambiguity between the English version
and the Chinese version, the English version shall prevail.
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