The information you provided in your application, including your HKID card/passport/travel document number, examination results and qualifications, will be used for the following purposes:
(a)
as a basis for various types of processing in relation to your application;
(b)
as a basis for the selection of applicants for admission to the programmes offered by the University and/or in collaboration with other institutions; for other opportunities relating to funding schemes/awards by the University or other parties; and for other relevant or related purposes;
(c)
to obtain, from the relevant examination authority, assessment body or academic institution in Hong Kong and elsewhere, information about your examination results, records of studies and/or professional qualifications if deemed appropriate;
(d)
to carry out checks on your applications, and any records of studies at the University and other institutions in Hong Kong and elsewhere if deemed appropriate;
to carry out checks on other information mentioned in your application (e.g. employment records, professional qualifications, etc.) with the relevant party/parties if deemed appropriate;
(f)
to transfer relevant data to i) the student record system of the University, ii) partner institutions under collaboration arrangements and/or other parties supporting financial schemes/awards, if applicable upon your successful enrolment at the University;
(g)
for statistical and research purposes (with personal identifiers removed); and
(h)
for direct marketing of the University's programme and activities (if deemed appropriate).
In accordance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, you have the right of access to and correction of the information contained in your application, as well as the right to request a copy of such data. If you wish to obtain more information, please write to the Admissions Office. You may be charged a fee for each request. The application data of unsuccessful applications and unenrolled applicants will be destroyed at the end of the admission exercise.
Please note that the University’s European Union and the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulations ("GDPR") Privacy Notice which may apply to you, where applicable.
