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In September 2016, Hong Kong began requiring licensing for the import and export of optical disc mastering and replication equipment.

In September 2016, Hong Kong began requiring permits for the import and export of radio transmitting apparatus. This permit is issued by the Communications Authority, but is not necessary for holders of Radio Dealer Licences.

In November 2011, radio jammers that cause radio interference to existing services were banned from importation unless they are for subsequent re-export.

In May 2013, Personal Handy Phone System (PHS) radiocommunications apparatus operating within 1895–1906.1 MHz were also banned, except for re-export. This measure aims to vacate the radio band for other mobile radio-communications services. The authorities note that imports and exports of other radio-transmitting apparatus are not affected.

There is currently no specific legislation on the issue of intermediary liability. However, bills and proposals are pending before the Legislative Council of Hong Kong. The ‘Safe Harbour’ proposed will be underpinned by a Code of Practice which sets out practical guidelines and procedures for Online Service Providers (OSPs) to follow upon notification of infringement, such as "notice-and-notice" and "notice-and-takedown" procedures.

The Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance implicitly requires the appointment of a data protection officer to whom data access and data correction requests can be sent.

By rejecting on an appeal brought by David Webb against an enforcement notice issued by the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data requiring Mr. Webb to remove from webb-site.com the names of parties set out in court judgments of matrimonial proceedings published on the Hong Kong judiciary's website over a decade earlier, the Administrative Appeals Board (ABB) has established a precedent for the "right to be forgotten" in Hong Kong. The decision has been based on the Data Protection Principle 3 of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, which concerns the original purpose for which personal data was collected.

There are no official labour market tests conducted by the Ministry, but there are general guidelines to be respected. These guidelines require that:
- there must be a genuine job vacancy or;
- the applicant must have a confirmed offer of employment and the vacancy must be relevant to his/her academic qualifications.

The Copyright Ordinance Chapter 528 includes provisions about fair dealing related to research, private study, criticism, reviews and news reporting. Moreover, it also covers fair dealing for purposes of giving or receiving instruction and for purposes of public administration.

The country is neither a member of Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) nor is bound by the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property, main multilateral conventions and treaties for the protection and enforcement of IPRs. However, PCT application designating China is recognised by Hong Kong and thus the patent is protected also in Hong Kong.

Although Hong Kong is a signatory to the WTO Government Procurement Agreement (GPA), its coverage schedules do not include "computer related services" (CPC 84), wich is an important service sector for digital trade.

According to the regulations, foreigners are allowed to register for a .cl domain, but they need to have an administrative contact in the country.

According to Chile's de minimis rule goods with a value of up to 20 SDR / 30 USD are exempted from taxes and duties collected by customs.

The e-signature law recognises two electronic signatures, the electronic signature and the advanced electronic signature. Contracts can be signed using e-signatures. Advanced e-signatures must be certified by a registered third party. Further, the law provides that contracts by electronic signatures are equally valid handwritten paper ones.

Chile has not adopted UNCITRAL model law on e-commerce or e-signatures.

Testing and certification for electrical products has to be done in Chile by an accredited and recognized testing laboratory. The process is controlled by the Superintendence of Electricity and Combustion (SEC).