Your
personal data are well protected 
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Data printed on the card surface are no more than that contained
in the laminated paper card.
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Only minimal data are stored in the chip. More sensitive
personal information are kept at back-end computer systems.
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Data for different applications are segregated.
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the non-immigration applications are voluntary.
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The collection, storage, use and release of data is in strict
compliance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, Registration
of Persons Ordinance and Registration of Persons Regulations.
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Only authorised departments can have access to the relevant
database. There is no sharing of database among Government
departments.
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Cardholders can view data on the card through a smart identity
card reader installed at the immigration
self-service kiosks.
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Privacy Impact Assessments are conducted at different stages
of the Smart ID Card Project.
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Legislative amendments are enacted to the Registration of
Persons Ordinance and the Libraries Regulation to enhance
data privacy protection.
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