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Important Notices


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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 Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region or other entities. Except as expressly permitted herein or where prior written authorization is obtained from the Water Supplies Department (WSD), 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 Government copyright materials. Where third party copyrights are involved, an appropriate notice will appear in this website.

Prior written authorization must be obtained from the WSD under the following conditions:-

  • if the adoption, reproduction, adaptation, distribution, dissemination or making avaialable of the information available within this website is for commercial purpose. Please send your request to WSD by email.
  • if they are audio and video materials, no matter the said materials are being adopted, reproduced, adapted, distributed or disseminated for commercial or non-commercial purpose. Please send your request to Public Relations Unit by email.

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Disclaimer

The information contained in this website is compiled by the Water Supplies Department of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region ("the Government") for general information only. Whilst the Government endeavours 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 Government may have no influence. Users may link from this website to sites provided by others. The Government expressly states 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 Government accepts no responsibility or liability (howsoever caused) for such information.

The Government is not responsible for any loss or damage whatsoever arising out of or in connection with any information including data or programmes on this website. The Government reserves the right to omit, suspend or edit all information compiled by the Government 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.

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Privacy Policy

The Water Supplies Department of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region ("WSD") is concerned to ensure that all personal data submitted through WSD Internet website are handled in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO).

Collection of Personal Data

The WSD will record visits to our Internet website without collecting any personal identifiable information of users. Such general statistics are collected for the compilation of statistical reports and the diagnosis of problems with or concerning computer systems to help improve WSD's Internet website.

The information provided by you to the Water Authority will be used for the purpose of administering the Waterworks Ordinance and Regulations and the Sewage Services Ordinance and Regulations. You may also be invited to provide personal data to the WSD through our Internet website for different purposes and at different times. Personal information may include name, HKID Number, telephone number, mailing address or e-mail address. The provision of information is voluntary. If you do not provide sufficient information, we may not be able to process your application or request. Please ensure that the information provided is accurate. The WSD 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 correction of the personal data provided.

Use of Personal Data

The information provided by you may be disclosed to other Government bureaux and departments for the purpose mentioned above. Unless permitted or required by law, WSD will not disclose your personal data to any third parties without your prior consent.

Access to Personal Data

Under the PDPO, you have the right to request access to or correction of the personal data provided. Such requests should be made in the Data Access Request Form OPS003 and sent to us by mail to the Departmental Secretary of the Water Supplies Department. By virtue of Section 20(3)(e) of the PDPO, a data access request may be refused if it is not made in this form. The Form is available in the Reception Counter of the Water Supplies Department Head Office and any District Office or can be downlaoded at Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data's website.

Security

WSD uses SSL protocol to encrypt data during network transmission to protect your personal data. All personal data you provide to the WSD via our Internet website are secured, and access to them is restricted to authorised personnel only.

(This Privacy Policy has been translated into Chinese. If there is any inconsistency or ambiguity between the English version and the Chinese version, the English version shall prevail.)
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Information Contained in This Site

WSD will endeavour to update the information contained in this website from time to time. However, if users are looking for the most up-to-date information, they are recommended to verify with the Department before acting upon it.


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