Census and Statistics Department - Fax Service for Data Dissemination

1.	The Census and Statistics Department provides a service of supplying statistics to local customers by facsimile upon request. This service enables customers to acquire statistics conveniently without the need to visit the department in person to pay the necessary charges.

2.	To use the service, a customer is required to open an account with a minimum deposit of HK$500 in the department in advance using Form 407. To ensure that sufficient balance is available for payment, customers will be informed to make replenishment when the balance of the account falls below HK$300. Form 407 can also be used by customers for changing particulars of their accounts or putting in further deposits in their accounts.

3.	To request for statistics after opening an account, a customer can just fill in Form 408 and fax it to the Census and Statistics Department. The signature on Form 408 should be in conformity with the authorised signature used for opening the account.

4.	Upon receiving a customer's request for statistics, the department will calculate the charges required, check if the account has sufficient balance for the payment of the charges and inform the customer of the amount of charges. After acquiring the customer's confirmation of agreeing to pay the charges, the statistics will be faxed to the customer within one working day if the statistics required can be readily extracted from reports or computer printouts. Otherwise, the department will inform the customer of the estimate of the time needed to supply the statistics. The customer will also be informed of the remaining balance in the account when the statistics are faxed to him.

5.	Please call (852) 2582 2165 for further enquiries on the procedures for opening an account and (852) 2582 4733 for enquiries on request for statistics.