Privacy Policy

The Office of Library and Archives (OLA) respects and protects the privacy of all visitors to our website. We are committed to ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly and in accordance with Papua New Guinea’s data protection principles.

1. Information We Collect

When you visit our website, we may collect:

• Basic information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited (for analytics and improvement).

• Information you voluntarily provide through online forms, such as contact details or service applications (e.g., ISBN requests or archive access forms).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Respond to your enquiries or requests for services.

• Improve the quality and functionality of our website.

• Maintain records of official correspondence and online applications.

• Comply with government reporting or legal obligations when required.

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties.
Information may be shared only:

• With authorized OLA staff for official purposes.

• With other government agencies when required by law or for coordinated services.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect all personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse through secure systems and administrative controls.

5. External Links

Our website may contain links to other government or partner websites. OLA is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

6. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect improvements or changes in legislation. Updates will be posted on this page with the revision date.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact us:

📧 Email: info@ola.gov.pg
📞 Phone: +675 325 6200
📍 Address: Office of Library and Archives, Waigani, NCD, Papua New Guinea