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Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data sought
The Government welcomes qualified candidates from both the public and private sectors to apply for the post of Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (the Privacy Commissioner).
The Privacy Commissioner is tasked with enforcing and promoting compliance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.
A Government spokesman said press advertisements would be placed on Saturday (March 16) to invite applications to fill the post of the Privacy Commissioner.
"We are looking for candidates who have an interest in privacy issues and possess appropriate administrative and managerial experience, leadership qualities and interpersonal skills. Candidates with a legal background and a good command of English and Chinese will be preferred," the spokesman said.
Remuneration for the Privacy Commissioner will be equivalent to Point 5 of the Directorate Pay Scale in the Civil Service - a basic salary of $133,900 a month. A monthly cash allowance of $59,880 in lieu of housing, passage and other benefits will also be provided.
The spokesman said the successful candidate will be appointed by the Governor on a full-time basis for an initial term of office of five years.
Applications should reach the Privacy Commissioner's Office (Preparatory Office) on 29th floor, Southom Centre, 130 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, not later than April 9, 1996.
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