The SFC is committed to ensuring the safety of information submitted using the SFC Online Portal (the "Portal"). To strengthen the security, we have produced a short guideline for you as reference on what additional measures you can do to further protect your information from risks.

When using the Portal, you should:
• avoid accessing the Portal with public computers, e.g. in cyber cafes.
• avoid accessing the Portal by clicking links shown on third parties website, always access the Portal via the SFC website.
• delete the temporary Internet files downloaded from the Portal after usage.
• enable auto-update feature on your computer to enable latest update is installed for the operating system (e.g. Windows).
• install PC protection software (e.g. anti-virus, anti-spyware and personal firewall) and enable real-time detection of new viruses, spyware and intrusions on your computer. Also, enable the auto-update feature to obtain the latest virus and spyware definition files.


For Portal users with our authorized username and password for Licensing related matters, you should:
• never disclose your password to anyone.
• choose passwords that are difficult to guess by anyone but easy for yourself to remember.
• do not write down your password and change the password at regular basis.
• log off after use, clear your browser’s history and close the window to ensure your personal information is properly removed.
• report to the SFC immediately if you suspect your password has been compromised.


For Portal users of Short Position Reporting service, you should:
• keep the assigned Short Position Reporting ID (“SPRID”) to yourself and your authorized agents only.
• report to the SFC immediately if you suspect your SPRID has been compromised.