This page includes information about mandatory reporting processes and our privacy policy.
15 September 2026
Mandatory reporting – what does it mean and what can trigger it?
Mandatory reporting is a legal requirement for certain professions under Hong Kong law (Cap. 650). It means that certain people must report to law enforcement or child protection authorities if they have a reasonable belief that a child or young person is being abused, neglected, or is at risk of significant harm, and/or a child sexual abuse offence has been committed.
Although this website currently does not receive any personal information, Stop It Now Hong Kong adheres to all mandatory reporting requirements.
If we form a reasonable belief that an offence has occurred, or that a child is at risk of significant harm, including any online offending, we make a report to relevant authorities, including police and/or child protection.
Website privacy policy
Stop It Now Hong Kong respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy (the “Privacy Policy”) describes our policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of your information when you use our website at www.stopitnow.org.hk (“Website”) and tells you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.
In using our Website, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Definitions
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:
- Cookies are small files that are placed on your computer, mobile device or any other device by a website, containing the details of your browsing history on that website among its many uses;
- Personal Data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable living individual from which that person can be identified; and
- Usage Data refers to data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Website or from the Website infrastructure itself (for example, the duration of a page visit), browser type, browser version, the pages of our Website that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.
Collecting and Using Your Personal Data
Types of Data Collected
Personal Data
When you visit our Website, we will not require you to provide any Personal Data. Should you wish to remain anonymous, it is important that you do not disclose any identifiable information.
If you do voluntarily provide any Personal Data, including but not limited to the following types of Personal Data to us, it will be governed by this Privacy Policy:
- Identity Data includes first name, maiden name, last name or similar identifier, marital status, title, date of birth and gender;
- Contact Data includes postal address, email address and telephone numbers;
- Technical Data includes your login data, browser type and version, time zone setting and location, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform, and other technology on the devices you use to access this website; and
- Usage Data includes information about how you use our Website and resources available on it.
Sensitive Personal Data
We do not collect any sensitive Personal Data about you (this includes details about your race or ethnicity, religious or philosophical beliefs, sex life, sexual orientation, political opinions, trade union membership, information about your health, and genetic and biometric data) on our Website. Nor do we collect any information about criminal convictions and offences.
Usage Data
Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Website.
When you access the Website by desktop, laptop or through a mobile device, We may collect certain information automatically, including, but not limited to, the type of mobile device you use, our mobile operating system, the type of mobile Internet browser that you use, pages accessed, and other diagnostic data.
Cookies
Our Website may use Cookies and third parties analytics such as Google analytics and YouTube analytics for statistical analysis. Any information for such use will be compiled on an aggregate and anonymous basis.
Use of Your Personal Data
As mentioned, we will not require you to provide any Personal Data, but in case you voluntarily provide any Personal Data to us, we will handle them in accordance with the applicable laws.
Under certain circumstances, we may be required to disclose your Personal Data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g. a court or a government agency).
Links to Other Websites
Our Website contains links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party website link, you will be directed to that third party’s website. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.
We have no control over and assume no liability for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party websites or associated services.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We keep our Privacy Policy under regular review.
Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Disclaimer
The information provided throughout this Website is intended for information, self-exploration, and self-help only. It is designed to increase awareness among people who may feel that they have a problem with sexual thoughts about children or have thought about acting on these thoughts but have not already done so, those who have offended and want to avoid repeating this behaviour, and people who are concerned about someone else’s thoughts or behaviour towards children.
The information contained in this website is not, and should not be taken as, a substitute for on-going professional advice and/or treatment.
Although the self-help exercises are based on existing research, this research is ongoing, and the authors do not make any claims about its effectiveness.
The Stop It Now! Hong Kong team accepts no liability for claims by, or damages of any kind whatsoever, to users of this website. This also applies to decisions or actions taken by any individuals based on the information provided on this website.
Unless stated otherwise, all information and materials are copyrighted by Stop It Now! Hong Kong and intended solely for the user’s personal use.
The contents, design and format of this website are under the ownership of Stop It Now! Hong Kong and must not be reproduced or distributed without prior permission.
By using this website, you agree to the provisions of this disclaimer.