The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (the “University”) respects the personal data privacy of all individuals and pledges to be in compliance with the requirements of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance of Hong Kong (“PDPO”) so that the privacy of your personal data is protected in accordance with the standard required by law. In doing so, we require all our staff and agents to comply with the PDPO in the same manner as the PDPO applies to the University as a whole and adhere to the strictest standards of security and confidentiality.
“Personal data” means any personally identifying information or sensitive data from which it is practicable for the identity of an individual to be ascertained, such as: name, age, gender, photo image, address, contact details, HKID card or passport/entry permit numbers, education background, academic, assessment and performance records, and co-curricular data.
This PICS is provided by the University for the purposes of complying with the notification requirements under the PDPO when collecting personal data. It should be read in conjunction with the University’s Data Privacy Policy Statement (“PPS”). A copy of which is available at this link: https://dataprivacy.ust.hk/university-data-privacy-policy-statement/
Please read this PICS and the PPS carefully to understand the policy and practices of the University regarding how your personal data will be treated. The PRC (People’s Republic of China) Addendum (“Addendum”) supplements the PICS and applies to you if you are residing or located in the Mainland. A copy of the Addendum is available at this link: https://registry.hkust.edu.hk/info/pics/PIPL-PRC-AD.
This PICS may from time to time be revised, or otherwise changed as the University deems necessary but the University will endeavor to give you advance notice of any such revision or change where practicable.