i)

Personal privacy statement

1. When the Department of Health offers services or organizes activities for its clients, the personal data given by the clients in the Cervical Screening Website will be used by the Department of Health for the following purposes:

   1. Verification of eligibility
   2. Record of registration with the website;
   3. Epidemiological surveillance;
   4. For preparing statistics, carrying out research or teaching purpose; and

   5. To facilitate organization of activities related to cervical cancer screening.

2. Provision of personal data is totally voluntary. However, failure to provide sufficient data may jeopardize your eligibility in entitling to certain services or activities.

3. The personal data you provide will mainly be used by the Department of Health. Such data may also be disclosed to other government departments and relevant personnel when necessary under the conditions set out in paragraph 1. The disclosure will only take place under circumstances allowable by the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, or with your approval.

4. Under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, you have the right to request access to, and to request correction of, your personal data. If you wish to exercise these rights, please browse to www.cervicalscreening.gov.hk or email us at cervicalscreening@dh.gov.hk

ii)

Security Measures of Cervical Screening Information System (CSIS)

• Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance has always been strictly adhered by Department of Health in handling all personal data and keeping personal data confidential at all times.

• CSIS is locked inside a secured room and can only be accessed by staff authorized by Department of Health.

• CSIS web servers are protected by two layers of firewall systems to prevent unauthorized access.

• Information is encrypted during all personal data storage and transmissions through the Internet between public users and the system.

• With the use of 128 bit Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption (which is one of the online security standard for commercial application) we ensure the security of users' data from unauthorized access.

• Our system will monitor each login attempt. If there are three consecutive login attempts with incorrect password, the online service will be suspended immediately.

• In the event that users forget to logout from the CSIS system, online access will be disconnected automatically after a short period of inactivity to prevent unauthorized action.

• The type of information, which a user could access, is safeguarded by tight control mechanisms so that a user could only access to information that he/she is authorized.

• We will not ask for customers' account number, password or any personal information via emails.

• A third party had been commissioned by Department of Health in 2005 to conduct a Security Risk Assessment and Audit Exercise for CSIS to review the security status of the system and improvements had been made.

iii)

Copyright

The content available on this website, including but not limited to all text, graphics, drawings, diagrams, photographs and compilation of data or other materials are protected by copyright. The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is the owner of all copyright works contained in this website. Any reproduction, adaptation, distribution, dissemination or making available of such copyright works to the public is strictly prohibited unless prior written authorization is obtained from the Department of Health.

iv)

Disclaimer

The information contained in this website is provided by the Department of Health ("DH") of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) for general information and reference only. Whilst the DH will endeavour to ensure the accuracy of the information on this website, the DH does not guarantee or warrant that such information is absolutely accurate. Moreover, the inclusion of hyperlinks to other websites is only to facilitate cross-reference. The Government of HKSAR and the DH expressly state that they have not approved or endorsed the content thereof. Users shall verify information obtained from this website by making reference to other sources when making material decisions. The Government of HKSAR and the DH are not responsible for any losses or damages incurred for any causes whatsoever in relation to or as a result of the use of the information on this website. The Government of HKSAR and the DH are entitled to delete, suspend or edit all information on this site at any time at its absolute discretion without giving any reasons.

The copyright and all other intellectual property rights in the information on this website belong and are reserved to the relevant owners. The Government of HKSAR and the DH shall not be liable for any losses incurred or damages suffered by any person as a result of any actual or alleged infringement of copyright or other intellectual property rights.

The mapping information provided on this web site is protected by copyright owned by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (the "Government"). No express or implied warranty is given to the accuracy or completeness of such mapping information or its appropriateness for use in any particular circumstances. The Government is not responsible for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from any cause whatsoever in connection with such mapping information or with this web site.