1. Legal Restrictions and Precautions

1. Privacy and Personal Likeness Rights
2. Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance: Without explicit consent from others, taking photos that may infringe on privacy (such as close-up shots of private actions or sensitive scenes) is prohibited. If the photo involves identifiable personal information (such as facial close-ups) and is used for commercial purposes (like advertisements or publications), written authorization from the photographed individual is required.

3. Reasonable Use Scope: Taking photos of crowds or street scenes in public places (non-close-ups and non-targeted) generally does not constitute infringement, but malicious use or defamation of others' images should be avoided.

4. Public Order and Safety

5. Police Force Ordinance: Photography is prohibited in situations that may disturb public order or cause riots (e.g., protests, police enforcement sites). When shooting, one must comply with law enforcement management.

6. Restricted Sensitive Areas:

   • Government facilities, military restricted zones (such as the People's Liberation Army garrison in Hong Kong) are strictly prohibited from being photographed.
   • Airports, subway stations: Some areas may restrict photography; pay attention to signs or inquire with staff.

7. Private Property and Commercial Premises

8. Photography in shopping malls, restaurants, hotels, etc., requires prior permission from the management, especially when using tripods or professional equipment.

9. Building Exterior: Photographing private buildings (such as residences, commercial towers) from public streets is generally legal, but if used for commercial purposes (such as brand promotion), ensure no intellectual property or trademark rights are infringed.

10. Child Protection

11. Photographing minors requires caution. Avoid close-ups or solo shots without guardian consent to prevent violation of the Protection of Children and Juveniles Ordinance.

12. Drone Photography

13. According to Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department regulations: Drones weighing over 250 grams need registration and are prohibited from flying in densely populated areas, near airports, or above 90 meters from the ground. Night flights require additional approval.

2. Practical Suggestions

1. Respect Cultural Customs
2. Avoid taking photos of worship activities in religious venues (such as temples, churches) without permission.

3. When photographing street vendors or urban life, smile and gesture first to reduce conflicts.

4. Equipment Usage Norms

5. Tripods or large equipment on busy streets may be required to be put away; it’s recommended to travel light.

6. When using flash, ensure it does not disturb others (e.g., night-time pedestrian photography).

7. Dispute Handling

8. If someone requests deletion of a photo, friendly negotiation is advised. If they report it to the police, cooperate with the investigation and explain your shooting intent.

9. Copyright and Publishing

10. Sharing non-commercial photos on social media usually poses no issues, but labeling the shooting location can avoid misunderstandings.
11. For commercial-use photos, retain model authorization letters or scene permit proofs.

3. Reference Resources

• Hong Kong Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data: Provides consultation on privacy-related laws (website: www.pcpd.org.hk).
• Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department Drone Guidelines: Detailed regulations available at www.cad.gov.hk.
• Emergency Contact Numbers: Police/Emergency Services 999, Tourism Hotline +852 2508 1234.