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Small Steps for Same-Sex Couples in China and the Region
Small Steps for Same-Sex Couples in China and the Region 1200 803 Hugill & Ip

Despite the fact that the marriage equality agenda is gaining momentum, much more still needs to be done in order to achieve the same rights and civil freedom rights for everyone.

Foreign Domestic Helpers and the Right of Abode
Foreign Domestic Helpers and the Right of Abode 900 539 Adam Hugill

Foreign domestic helpers are not considered to have “ordinary residence” in Hong Kong, therefore, they cannot meet the requirements for obtaining Right of Abode status.

101 on Adoption in Hong Kong
101 on Adoption in Hong Kong 1350 900 Alfred Ip

There are more than a quarter of a million children who get adopted each year worldwide, with most of adoptions happening in the USA and China. The phenomenon of adoption is becoming rather common in most developed economies, and Hong Kong is no exception.

Right of Abode vs. Right to Land
Right of Abode vs. Right to Land 598 417 Adam Hugill

Individuals thinking about immigrating to Hong Kong should understand the rights afforded by each status before starting the visa application process

Managing Property and Affairs of the Mentally Incapacitated
Managing Property and Affairs of the Mentally Incapacitated 500 667 Alfred Ip

Caring for aged loved ones often imposes a heavy burdens on friends and family. The burden increases significantly if the loved one becomes mentally incapacitated.

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Data Privacy Focus Monday: Data Protection Principle (6) – Data Access and Correction Principle
Data Privacy Focus Monday: Data Protection Principle (6) – Data Access and Correction Principle 900 605 Hugill & Ip

Data subjects are entitled to access to the data held by the data users and allow to make corrections if it is discovered the data is inaccurate under Data Protection Principle 6 (“DPP6”)

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Data Privacy Focus Monday: Data Protection Principles (4) and (5) – Data Security and Openness
Data Privacy Focus Monday: Data Protection Principles (4) and (5) – Data Security and Openness 800 533 Hugill & Ip

Another area of public concern is the security of data processing. Data loss not only will cause serious disruption to daily business operation, but also make company properties vanish in a split second.

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Data Privacy Focus Monday: Data Protection Principle (3) – Data Use Principle
Data Privacy Focus Monday: Data Protection Principle (3) – Data Use Principle 1200 800 Hugill & Ip

“Personal data shall not, without the prescribed consent of the data subject, be used for a new purpose.” (DPP3(1))

Appointment of Guardianship of Children in Hong Kong
Appointment of Guardianship of Children in Hong Kong 900 1350 Alfred Ip

It’s sad to imagine, but should something happen to both parents, children under 18 years old will need a guardian to take care of them as well as make decisions for them.

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Data Privacy Focus Monday: Data Protection Principle (2) – Accuracy and Retention Principle
Data Privacy Focus Monday: Data Protection Principle (2) – Accuracy and Retention Principle 780 520 Hugill & Ip

All practicable steps shall be taken to ensure personal data is accurate having regard to the purpose for which the data is or is to be used

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