Copyright Notice, Disclaimer and Privacy Policy

Please read the following terms and conditions carefully before using this website. By using this website you agree to abide by the terms and 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") and the Registration and Electoral Office ("REO") or other entities. Except as expressly permitted herein or where prior written authorization is obtained from the EAC and REO, 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 and REO 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 EAC and REO for general information only. Whilst EAC and REO 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 and REO may have no influence. Users may link from this website to sites provided by others. EAC and REO expressly state 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 and REO accept no responsibility or liability (howsoever caused) for such information.

EAC and REO are 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 and REO reserve the right to omit, suspend or edit all information compiled by EAC and REO 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 EAC 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 EAC will record visits to this website without collecting any personal identifiable information of users. Such general information is only collected for the compilation of statistical reports and the diagnosis of problems with concerning computer systems to help improving this website.

For different purposes and at different times you may be invited to provide personal data to the EAC through this website on a voluntary basis. Personal information may include name, telephone number, mailing address or e-mail address. The EAC 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 make correction of the personal data provided.

Unless permitted or required by law, the EAC 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 an independent contractor of the EAC. We are advised by the independent contractor that it does not collect personal identifiable information while serving search results through this website. The independent contractor will share the anonymous data it collects through the search service with the EAC for compiling traffic analysis on its websites. The EAC will not match the data obtained from any such search activity with any personal data possibly held by the EAC.