Replies to initial written questions raised by Finance Committee Members in examining the Estimates of Expenditure 2012-13 Director of Bureau : Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Session No. 12 File name : cedb(cit)- doc
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Question : Regarding the ‘false trade descriptions and mis-statements in the sale of goods’, will the C&ED allocate more resources and manpower to conduct spot checks in the market and take vigorous enforcement actions against such incidents? If yes, what will be the increase in expenditure and manpower? If no, what are the reasons? Asked by : Hon. PAN Pey-chyou Reply : To combat illegal activities such as false trade descriptions and misleading price information effectively, the Customs and Excise Department (C&ED) has been conducting inspections against targeted products and shops upon intelligence collection and analysis of risks and market situations, and also conducts undercover operations by posing as customers where appropriate. The C&ED has also strengthened liaison with the Consumer Council with a view to grasping the latest situation more quickly and precisely. It also cooperates with different trade associations to educate tourists and the public on how to protect themselves against unfair trade practices. These arrangements are carried out through internal deployment of manpower and no extra expenditure is required.
Question : What are the amounts of resources, including the expenditure and manpower involved, allocated by C&ED to tackle Internet and electronic crimes relating to infringement of intellectual property rights for 2011-12 and 2012-13 respectively? What are the specific measures to be taken by C&ED in 2012-13 to strengthen investigation of and action against these crimes? What are the details of these measures as well as the expenditure and manpower involved respectively? Asked by : Hon. TAM Wai-ho, Samson Reply : The relevant expenditure figures are given below:
The Customs and Excise Department (C&ED) has two “Anti-Internet Piracy” teams, each comprising 7 officers, specialised in tackling Internet and other computer crimes relating to the infringement of intellectual property rights. C&ED will continue to make use of advanced computer techniques, computer forensic and network investigation tools with a view to enhancing enforcement effectiveness. In 2012-13, a total of $4 million will be deployed for setting up an “Electronic Crime Investigation Centre” in the interest of enhancing the capabilities of the Department in enforcement and handling digital evidence. The Department will also further strengthen liaison and co-operation with the industries and overseas law enforcement agencies to combat illicit activities infringing intellectual property rights.
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