Hong Kong Ordinances

REGISTRATION OF PERSONS ORDINANCE - SECT 9

Restriction on use of particulars and record kept on particulars

Subject to section 11-

   (a)  particulars furnished to a registration officer under this Ordinance
        may be used for and only for the purpose of enabling the Commissioner
        to issue identity cards and to keep records on such particulars;

   (b)  the records referred to in paragraph (a) may be used for and only for
        the following purposes-

        (i)    enabling verification of identity of individuals by public
               officers in discharge of their official duties;

        (ii)   enabling verification of identity of individuals for any other
               lawful purposes; or

        (iii)  such purposes as may be authorized, permitted or required by or
               under any Ordinance. (Added 9 of 2003 s. 7)