Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department - Main Purposes of Keeping Personal Data

In general terms, we collect personal data for the following purposes:

to protect the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region against smuggling;
to protect and collect revenue on dutiable goods;
to detect and deter narcotics trafficking and abuse of narcotics drugs;
to protect intellectual property rights;
to protect consumer interests;
to protect and facilitate legitimate trade and industry and to uphold Hong Kong's trading integrity;
to fulfill international obligations;
to serve for a range of employment-related purposes including appointment, integrity checking, postings and transfers, offer / renewal / extension of agreement, incremental credit, training and career development, revision of terms and conditions of service, promotion, discipline, continuation in or removal from office, pensions, retirement benefits and provisions of testimonials. Some personal particulars may be published in Government publications; and
to serve various purposes such as recovering damages for government vehicles and dealing with enquiries or complaints from members of the public.