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Privacy Policy Statement of the University Library System
The University Library System of The Chinese University
of Hong Kong (the Library) respects personal privacy and is committed
to protect the personal data of our users. In particular, the Library
observes the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (the Ordinance), Chapter
486 of the Laws of Hong Kong in the dissemination and management of
personal data.
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The Library uses, holds, and collects personal data of Library users mainly for the following purposes:
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Creation of Library accounts
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Compilation of statistics for monitoring usage and planning future development
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Verification of the identity of eligible Library users.
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The provision of personal information is entirely voluntary. However, insufficient personal data may prevent the Library from providing adequate access to library services.
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All staff members of the Library are instructed to comply with the Ordinance. All personal information, in electronic or printed format, is treated with the strictest standards of security and confidentiality. Only authorized Library staff has access to personal data stored in our computer system for the purpose of performing library work.
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Data collected will only be transferred to relevant departments and administrative units within CUHK for processing and verifications when need arises. The Library will not disclose any personal information provided by you to any external bodies or organizations without your prior consent, unless it is required by law.
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Personal information will be retained for a limited period and would be destroyed immediately after it had served its purpose.
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Cookies, short pieces of data stored in your web browser, are used in some of the Library websites. These information will only be used for identification and customization, and the Library will not retain any information in this process. The cookies will be automatically cleared once you close your browser.
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For commitment of third party information providers (such as vendors supplying electronic databases, journals, or books), please refer to their Privacy Policy Statement.
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For correction or access to personal data held by the Library, please contact the following offices:
| Staff: | Personnel Office (Tel: 2609 7286) |
| Students: | Registry (Tel: 2609 8944) |
| Other library users: | Library (Email: library@cuhk.edu.hk) |
November 2002