All personal data submitted through the Departmental e-Learning System are handled in accordance with the relevant provision of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (https://www.pcpd.org.hk/english/data_privacy_law/ordinance_at_a_Glance/ordinance.html).

Under different circumstances, you may be invited to provide personal data to the Social Welfare Department (‘SWD’) through this website on a voluntary basis, e.g. user registration/update, enrollment for learning activities. Personal information may include name, e-mail address, organisation name and post title, etc. SWD will specify the collection purpose and intended usage of your data when invite you to provide such information and advise you on how you may request access to or correction of the personal data provided.

SWD will record visit and access log for the purpose of maintaining and improving this website, such as to determine the optimal screen resolution, and providing learning services. SWD does not use and has no intention to use any visitor data to personally identify anyone. Unless permitted or required by law, SWD will not disclose your personal data to any third parties without your prior consent.

All personal data you provide to SWD via this website are secured, and access to them is restricted to authorised personnel only.

Personal Information Collection Statement

The purposes of collecting personal information in this website are for user registration and subsequent user management related to your application for the "Departmental e-Learning System", provision of learning services and future correspondence with you. The personal data provided in this website may be disclosed to government bureaux / departments and other organisations for the relevant purposes, or disclosed as authorized or required by law. Your registration cannot be processed if you fail to provide the required information. You have the right to request access to and correction of your personal data held by the Social Welfare Department. You may check and update your personal data through the "Profile" function in this website, or by email to dels@swd.gov.hk.