Hong Kong Customs clarifies on Hong Kong Journalists Association's press conference
In response to the press conference and the press release by the Hong Kong Journalists Association this afternoon (September 13), which mentioned that reporters started to receive anonymous messages ever since Customs officers conducted search on their baggage during arrival clearance, suspecting that leakage of personal data was involved. Hong Kong Customs issued the following clarification:
Customs has all along applied risk assessment and intelligence analysis to select passengers, cargoes, postal packets and conveyances for checks and clearance, and worked closely with relevant departments through intelligence exchanges and joint enforcement actions to combat smuggling of contrabands, activities of conveying or bringing controlled articles into and out of Hong Kong illegally.
Customs officers will not collect passengers' personal mobile phone numbers during custom clearance.
Customs attaches great importance to protecting personal data privacy. The department shall endeavour to ensure the collection, use, retention, transfer and access of personal data in operations, investigations and services be executed in accordance with the requirements of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, and that all officers must strictly follow the relevant regulations.
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LegCo delegation begins duty visit to Japan
The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
The Legislative Council (LegCo) delegation (the delegation), led by the President of LegCo, Mr Andrew Leung, began a four-day duty visit in Japan today (December 21) to strengthen ties with Japan and gain a deeper understanding of the latest situations and opportunities of the country in the areas of trade, culture and tourism, fisheries and agriculture, and food safety.
Upon arrival in Tokyo, the delegation had dinner and exchanged views with representatives of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Tokyo. Members and the Principal Hong Kong Economic and Trade Representative (Tokyo), Miss Winsome Au, discussed issues such as fostering the bilateral economic and trade relations between Hong Kong and Japan, attracting investment, and promoting Hong Kong tourism. Members also gained insight into the latest developments of Japanese culture, and explored the opportunities for collaboration between Hong Kong and Japan’s cultural industries. Mr Leung expressed gratitude to the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Tokyo for their assistance in facilitating this duty visit.
The delegation will continue their duty visit in Japan tomorrow (December 22).
The delegation is led by Mr Leung. The Deputy delegation leader is the Chairman of the Parliamentary Liaison Subcommittee, Mr Tommy Cheung. Other participating Subcommittee members are Mr Jeffrey Lam, Mr Dominic Lee, Ms Nixie Lam, Ms Joephy Chan, Mr Tang Fei and Mr Yim Kong.
LegCo delegation begins duty visit to Japan Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
