Telecommunications law hong kong

The provision of electronic communications services is subject to data privacy laws under the PDPO, which regulates the collection, holding, processing or use of personal data.
Consumers are further protected by the Code of Practice for Telecommunications Service Contracts issued by the Communications Association of Hong Kong.

Any person who establishes or maintains any means of telecommunications, or offers a telecommunication service without an appropriate licence, may be subject to the following penalties:

The following are the key pieces of legislation applicable to telecommunications, internet and audio-visual media distribution:

The primary legislation governing telecommunications in Hong Kong is the Telecommunications Ordinance (Cap. 106) (and its subordinate regulations and orders).
In addition to the Telecommunications Ordinance, the following legislation may also impact the provision of communication services and the operation of communication networks:.

The provision of electronic communications services is subject to data privacy laws under the PDPO, which regulates the collection, holding, processing or use of personal data

Consumers are further protected by the Code of Practice for Telecommunications Service Contracts issued by the Communications Association of Hong Kong

Any person who establishes or maintains any means of telecommunications, or offers a telecommunication service without an appropriate licence, may be subject to the following penalties: A fine of up to HKD 50,000 and two years’ imprisonment on summary conviction

A fine of up to HKD 100,000 and five years’ imprisonment on conviction on indictment

The primary legislation governing telecommunications in Hong Kong is the Telecommunications Ordinance (Cap

106) (and its subordinate regulations and orders)

In addition to the Telecommunications Ordinance, the following legislation may also impact the provision of communication services and the operation of communication networks: