“NEWS GOV-MO” Mobile App

Privacy Policy

The Government Information Bureau greatly respects the right to privacy and protection of personal data. The Bureau pledges full adherence to Law No. 8/2005 dated 22 August Personal Data Protection Act of the Macao Special Administrative Region, ensuring personal data obtained by the “Macao Government News” mobile application (hereafter referred to as the App) will be proceeded in accordance with the law.

1. The App records users’ mobile device model and software version, device name and device token, as well as the number of times the App is used and news information is browsed. Personal information that can identify the user will not be collected. Information obtained will only be used to produce statistical reports and determine the cause of any system problems. Those records are basis for the App’s upgrade and development, helping the Government Information Bureau to optimise further the App.

2. To help users to contact the Government Information Bureau, the App provides a rapid-dial link connecting to the Bureau. Nonetheless, the App will not access to any information from the user’s phonebook.

3. The App supports information sharing functions provided by third-party services. When using this function, users are advised to read privacy policies of relevant service providers.

4. This privacy policy is a translated version of the Chinese original. In the event of any discrepancies, the Chinese version shall prevail.