Privacy Laws Regarding Children

Posted by Coffee Queen (406 days ago)

I am wondering if anyone knows what the privacy laws in HK are regarding the use of unautherised photographs of my child on the internet. It's not anything underhanded. Last year I ordered a product with a personal family photo on it. I have just come accross this particular item on the companys web site. They are using a personal moment in their advertising, and making money from this. We were never asked permission, nor informed in any way. I find it an invasion of privacy, as it a private family photo. In Australia, you can't even take a photo of a child without asking for consent. I will be contacting the company first thing in the morning, but would like to know my legal rights. Any help would be most appreciated.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

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Posted by Saikunga (406 days ago)

You could contact the HK Office of the privacy commisioner
http://www.pcpd.org.hk/english/about/role.html
Not sure if photo's are included as personal data.

(I am based in Hong Kong)