Statement of Purposes
Purpose of Collection
1. This personal data are provided by applicants for the purposes of application for registration, licence and certificate under the Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance, Dangerous Drug Ordinance and the Import and Export Ordinance. The personal data provided will be used by DH for the following purposes:
(a) Proof of eligibility
(b) Processing of applications for registration, licence and certificate
2. The provision of personal data is voluntary. If you do not provide sufficient information, we may not be able to prove your eligibility for registration, a licence or a certificate, or to process the relevant application.
Classes of Transferees
3. The personal data you provide are mainly for use within DH and the Pharmacy and Poisons Board. Apart from this, the data may only be disclosed to parties where you have given consent to such disclosure or where such disclosure is allowed under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.
Access to Personal Data
4. You have a right of access and correction with respect to personal data as provided for in sections 18 and 22 and Principle 6 of Schedule 1 of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. Your right of access includes the right to obtain a copy of your personal data. A fee may be imposed for complying with a data access request.
Enquiries
5. Enquiries concerning the personal data provided, including the making of access and corrections should be addressed to:
Senior Pharmacist
Licensing and Compliance Division
Drug Office
Department of Health
Room 2001-2002, 20/F,
Dah Sing Financial Centre,
248 Queen's Road East,
Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Tel: 3107 3227