Statement of Privacy Policy and Practices

(1)

collect adequate, but not excessive, personal data by lawful and fair means for lawful purposes related to the department’s functions or activities;

(2)

take all reasonably practicable steps to ensure that the personal data collected are accurate, having regard to the purposes for which they are to be used;

(3)

use the personal data collected only for purposes or directly related purposes for which the data were to be used at the time of collection, unless the individual concerned has given express consent for a change of use or such use is permitted by law;

(4)

take all reasonably practicable steps to ensure that personal data are protected against unauthorised or accidental access, processing, erasure or other use;

(5)

erase personal data which are no longer necessary for the purposes for which they are to be used;

(6)

take all reasonably practicable steps to ensure that a person can be informed of the kinds of personal data that the department holds and the purposes for which the data are to be used; and

(7)

handle data access / correction requests permitted or required by law.

(1)

Service Provision and Related Activities Records which include records containing information provided by the individuals with whom the Department interacts in the delivery of services, such as consultation, conciliation, employment services, and other related activities, such as promotion, training, handling of complaints / enquiries / suggestions.

(2)

Investigation and Enforcement Records which include records supplied by data subjects and data users and collected in connection with claims, disputes, investigations, enforcement actions, legal proceedings and activities relating to legislation under the purview of the Department.

(3)

Application, Registration and Licensing Records which include records containing information supplied by individuals in connection with the applications for funds, schemes, registrations and licences.

(4)

Boards and Committees Records which include records containing information collected from individuals for the administration of functions and activities of boards and committees, or for consideration of appointment purposes.

(5)

Employment-related Personnel Records which include records on serving employees, former employees and applicants to posts.

(1)

To exercise the powers and carry out the duties relating to enforcement of labour legislation and occupational safety and health legislation, and to assist in the enforcement of legislations of other bureaux / departments through conducting investigation into suspected malpractices or offences under the Laws of Hong Kong.

(2)

To provide employment and other related support services and assistance for job seekers.

(3)

To provide consultation and conciliation services to employers and employees involved in labour disputes, and conduct adjudication of minor employment claims.

(4)

To carry out accident investigations and give advice to employers and employees in relation to occupational health and safety.

(5)

To administer office functions and activities in relation to union registration, professional registration or enrollment.

(6)

To process various applications under the funds and schemes administered by the Department.

(7)

To organise and deliver promotional, educational and training activities under the portfolio of the Department.

(8)

To serve a range of human resource management purposes relating to matters such as recruitment, appointment, training, posting, promotion, conduct and discipline and for processing of various applications under the prevailing government regulations.

(9)

To handle enquiries / suggestions / complaints from members of the public.

(10)

To serve statistical and research purposes.

(11)

To serve any other legitimate purposes as may be required or permitted by law.