Disclaimer

The information provided by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (”the Government”) on “DSD Forum” is for reference only. Whilst the Government endeavours to ensure the accuracy of the information in the “DSD Forum”, no express or implied warranty is given by the Government as to the accuracy of the information therein. For the most updated information, please contact the Drainage Services Department by e-mail.

“DSD Forum” also contains information input by other parties and users may link “DSD Forum” to other sites and obtain information provided by other parties (collectively called “the other information”). The Government expressly states that it has not approved nor endorsed the other information contained in or in connection with the “DSD Forum”.

The Government does not accept any responsibilities for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from any cause whatsoever in connection with the “DSD Forum”. The Government reserves the right to delete, suspend or edit all information in “DSD Forum” at any time in its absolute discretion without giving any reason. Users are responsible for making their own assessments of all information contained in or in connection with the “DSD Forum” and are advised to verify such information by making reference to its original publication and obtain independent advice before acting on it.

Important Notes

Copyright

The information available within “DSD Forum” may be re-disseminated or reproduced, provided that the Drainage Services Department, as the source of information, is acknowledged and that the re-dissemination or reproduction is for non-commercial use.

Any other reproduction, adaptation, distribution, dissemination or making available of the information available within “DSD Forum” for commercial use is strictly prohibited unless prior written authorization is obtained from the Drainage Services Department.

The Drainage Services Department and the HKSAR Government shall not accept any responsibilities for any loss or damage arising from the information, or reproduction or re-dissemination of the information, within the “DSD Forum”.

For enquiries, please contact the Drainage Services Department by e-mail.

Privacy Policy

The Drainage Services Department (”the Department”) is concerned to ensure that all personal data submitted through “DSD Connect” are handled in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PD(P)O).

For different purposes and at different times, you may be invited to provide personal data to the Department through the “DSD Forum” on a voluntary basis. Personal information may include individual name, organisation name, telephone number, mailing address or e-mail address. The Department will specify the collection purposes and intended usage of your data when it invites you to provide such information.

Under the PD(P)O, 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 (No.OPS003 issued by the Privacy Commissioner) and sent to us by mail to the Data Controlling Officer, 43/F, Revenue Tower, 5 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong.

By virtue of Section 20(3)(e) of the PD(P)O, a data access request may be refused if it is not made in this Form. Unless permitted or required by law, the Department will not disclose your personal data to any third parties without your prior consent. The Government will record visits to the “DSD Forum” without collecting any personal identifiable information of users. Such general information is only collected for the compilation of statistical reports and the diagnosis of problems with or concerning computer systems to help improve the “DSD Forum”.