Biometria w Hongkongu na przykładzie problemu wykorzystania odcisków palców do kontroli czasu pracy

Abstrakt

The paper describes the current legal regulations and guidelines regarding the usage of biometric technologies in Hongkong. The Author discusses the regulations for data protection and privacy. In particular, the crucial legal act “The Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486) is presented. The „Guidance on Collection and use of Biometric” issued by the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data of Hongkong is also discussed. Moreover, the results of the investigation about the Collection of Fingerprint Data by Queenix (Asia) Limited is discussed.