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Find out how the Government protects the rights of the individuals and promotes equal opportunities in Hong Kong.

http://www.cmab.gov.hk/en/issues/individuals.htm

The PCPD oversees the enforcement of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance in Hong Kong. Learn more about the provisions of the Ordinance and the work of the PCPD through this website.

http://www.pcpd.org.hk/

The Code on Access to Information sets out what information must be made available to the public routinely and lays down rules for dealing with requests for access to other government information. Learn more about the Code and download the form to apply for access to information here.

http://www.access.gov.hk/index.htm

The EOC works towards the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of sex, marital status, pregnancy, disability and family status. It handles complaints, provides legal advice and conducts training programmes. Check out your rights and the services of the EOC here.

http://www.eoc.org.hk/EOC/GraphicsFolder/KYR.aspx?content=Know%20Your%20Rights(sex)

The Women’s Commission was set up to promote the interests and well-being of women in Hong Kong. Learn about its activities and research, and access its directory of women-related services provided by other departments and organisations here.

http://www.women.gov.hk/eng/home.html

The Elderly Commission was established to provide advice to the Government in the formulation of a comprehensive policy in caring for elders. Find out more about the Commission’s work here.

http://www.elderlycommission.gov.hk/en/About_Us/Introduction.html

The RRU is the secretariat to the Committee on the Promotion of Racial Harmony and maintains a hotline for enquiries and complaints on racial discrimination. Find out how the RRU works to promote equal opportunities and learn about their services aimed towards the ethnic minorities in Hong Kong.

http://www.cmab.gov.hk/rru/english/home/index.html

The GISOU aims to enhance the equal opportunities for people of different sexual orientation in Hong Kong. It manages the Equal Opportunities (Sexual Orientation) Funding Scheme and maintains a hotline for enquiries and complaints. Learn more about its work here.

http://www.cmab.gov.hk/en/issues/equal_gender.htm

This website provides information on the JPs in Hong Kong, including the JP Ordinance, lists of official and non-official JPs, institutions they visit and the annual reports on their visits, etc.

http://www.info.gov.hk/jp/eng/main_g.htm

The Consumer Council protects consumer interests in Hong Kong and raises consumer issues for general discussion. Check out the most recent consumer alerts, make complaints or enquiries and know more about your consumer rights.

https://www2.consumer.org.hk/ccweb/caseweb.nsf/EnglishComplaint?OpenForm

Learn more about the protection of intellectual property in Hong Kong through this website of the Intellectual Property Department. You can also search for designs, patents and trademarks records at its Online Search System.

http://ipsearch.ipd.gov.hk/

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