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