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HIV Status and Confidentiality
HIV Status and Confidentiality 1275 678 Hugill & Ip

Carmen Tang explains why the Disability Discrimination Ordinance acts as a shield to minimize the impact of discrimination on individuals affected by HIV/AIDS

Discrimination and HIV Status
Discrimination and HIV Status 1276 678 Adam Hugill

In Hong Kong you cannot be denied employment or be discriminated because of your HIV status. Such protections also extend to your associates.

Discrimination in the Workplace
Discrimination in the Workplace 1273 678 Adam Hugill

Adam Hugill on legal protections against in Hong Kong related to sex, pregnancy, disability, family status, race. And lack of progress in legislation on sexual orientation.

Living Wills and Advance Health Directives
Living Wills and Advance Health Directives 1600 1067 Alfred Ip

Death is often a taboo in Hong Kong and people do not like to think about it. Hence, we have seen a lot of issues arising as a consequence of the lack or delay of a proper estate planning.

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Small Steps for Same-Sex Couples in China and the Region
Small Steps for Same-Sex Couples in China and the Region 1200 803 Hugill & Ip

Despite the fact that the marriage equality agenda is gaining momentum, much more still needs to be done in order to achieve the same rights and civil freedom rights for everyone.

Foreign Domestic Helpers and the Right of Abode
Foreign Domestic Helpers and the Right of Abode 900 539 Adam Hugill

Foreign domestic helpers are not considered to have “ordinary residence” in Hong Kong, therefore, they cannot meet the requirements for obtaining Right of Abode status.

101 on Adoption in Hong Kong
101 on Adoption in Hong Kong 1350 900 Alfred Ip

There are more than a quarter of a million children who get adopted each year worldwide, with most of adoptions happening in the USA and China. The phenomenon of adoption is becoming rather common in most developed economies, and Hong Kong is no exception.

Right of Abode vs. Right to Land
Right of Abode vs. Right to Land 598 417 Adam Hugill

Individuals thinking about immigrating to Hong Kong should understand the rights afforded by each status before starting the visa application process

Managing Property and Affairs of the Mentally Incapacitated
Managing Property and Affairs of the Mentally Incapacitated 500 667 Alfred Ip

Caring for aged loved ones often imposes a heavy burdens on friends and family. The burden increases significantly if the loved one becomes mentally incapacitated.

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Data Privacy Focus Monday: Data Protection Principle (6) – Data Access and Correction Principle
Data Privacy Focus Monday: Data Protection Principle (6) – Data Access and Correction Principle 900 605 Hugill & Ip

Data subjects are entitled to access to the data held by the data users and allow to make corrections if it is discovered the data is inaccurate under Data Protection Principle 6 (“DPP6”)

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