Code on Access to Information
The Code on Access to Information (the Code) defines the scope of information that will be provided, sets out how the information will be made available either routinely or in response to a request, and lays down procedures governing its prompt release.
The Code authorises and requires civil servants, routinely or on request, to provide information unless there are specific reasons for not doing so. These reasons are set out in Part 2 and will normally be referred to if a request for information is refused.
Requests for information will be handled as promptly and helpfully as possible and if necessary, members of the public may be approached to clarify their requests or the requests may be directed to the most appropriate department. Procedures will be kept as simple as possible.
The Code also sets out procedures for review or complaint if a member of the public considers that the provisions of the Code have not been properly applied.
The Code can be accessed at http://www.access.gov.hk/.
List of Records by Category
Office Administration
- General Administration Matters
- office accommodation and management matters
- office automation and data administration
- circulars, regulations and government publications
- Personnel Matters
- organisation and establishment
- general staffing matters
- Finance and Supplies Matters
- estimates of expenditure
- Finance Committee and related matters
- stores and equipment
Functions
- Seminars
- General exchanges
Application for Access to Information
Procedures
Requests for information or records held by the Administration Wing may be made by letter or application form. The application should be addressed to Access to Information Officer, Departmental Administration Unit, Administration Wing, Chief Secretary for Administration's Office :
Room 2561, 25/F,
Central Government Offices,
2 Tim Mei Avenue
Tamar, Hong Kong
Email : admwing@cso.gov.hk
Fax : (852) 2537 1782
Click here to download Application Form (PDF format)
Charges
Other than publications which are available free of charge or at a cost, the standard photocopying charge is $1.5 per copy (A4 size) and $1.6 per copy (A3 size) unless otherwise provided by enactment or approved by the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury. The above charge is subject to revision from time to time.
Enquiries
For enquiries, please call (852) 3655 4388 during office hours.
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