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Privacy Policy

  • DATA PRIVACY POLICY STATEMENT

    HKU SPACE respects personal data and is committed to full implementation and compliance with the data protection principles and all relevant provisions of the Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. In doing so, we will ensure that staff involved in handling personal data comply with the strictest standards of security and confidentially.

    In general, HKU SPACE, being part of the HKU, complies with all relevant and applicable HKU policies.

    USES OF PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT

    The personal data we collect will be used for HKU SPACE administrative, academic, research, statistical, marketing, alumni activities and prescribed purposes as allowed by HKU SPACE and the law from time to time. Examples are necessary student records, academic communications and other incidental activities etc.

    HKU SPACE will divulge personal information only if required by law or with your prior consent. However, data may also be used in aggregate form for research and statistical purposes and in such circumstances individual data will not be divulged. Such data may be used by other companies under contractual activities with the School for the above mentioned purposes.

    The personal data that you supply such as email addresses may be used for communication, promotion of new programmes and alumni contacts - but you always have the right to provide express consent on your choice of receiving further marketing materials.

    RIGHT OF ACCESS AND CORRECTION

    Under the Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, individuals have the right to request access to and correction of their personal data. Should you wish to access or correct your personal information held by us, please send your enquiry or request to the Data Protection Officer by post or by email (privacy@hkuspace.hku.hk). A reasonable fee may be charged for the processing of certain data access requests.

    CHANGES TO THIS STATEMENT

    The HKU SPACE Data Privacy Policy Statement may be updated from time to time so please check this statement periodically. In case of inconsistency between the English and Chinese version, the English version shall prevail.

    DATA PROTECTION ISSUES / ENQUIRIES

    Issues / enquiries should be addressed to HKU SPACE School Secretary and Registrar who acts as the Data Protection Officer for the school.

    Last revised as at May 2005

    Data Protection Officer

    11/F, T.T. Tsui Building,
    The School of Professional and Continuing Education,
    The University of Hong Kong,
    Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong.

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