Maintaining and enhancing trust in the registers is fundamental to the work of the Land Registry. We work constantly to uphold and improve the integrity, clarity and accessibility of registered information, while safeguarding individual privacy.

During 2002/03, we closely monitored the procedures for handling searches based on personal information to assure compliance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. Provisions under the Land Registration (Amendment) Bill which were brought into effect in December 2002 give better protection against Land Registry information being used to trace information about individuals.

By strengthening our legal framework and implementing our new technology initiatives, we aim to maintain and further the community's trust in the Land Registry.