Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Website Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) uses the personal data collected from you when you use our website, www.jis.gov.jm. It also applies to personal data collected via other JIS-related digital platforms.
What Data Do We Collect?
The JIS may collect personal data, including but not limited to:
- Your first and last name
- Email address and other contact information
- Recruitment application details
- Feedback and survey responses
In addition, we collect technical information from standard server logs, including:
- IP (Internet Protocol) address
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages viewed and download history
- Dates and times of website visits
How Do We Collect Your Data?
The JIS collects your data in the following ways:
- Directly when you register for accounts, subscribe to newsletters, participate in surveys, or apply for job vacancies.
- Automatically through the use of cookies when you browse our website.
How Will We Use Your Data?
The JIS uses your data to:
- Respond to inquiries or requests for information.
- Personalize your experience on our website.
- Send newsletters or other communications based on your preferences, with your consent.
- Process job applications or event registrations.
- Analyze website usage and performance to improve our digital services.
- Monitor network traffic to detect and prevent unauthorized access or malicious activities.
Sharing of Data
JIS does not sell, trade, or share personal information with third parties unless:
- You have given explicit consent.
- It is required for legal compliance.
- It is necessary for operational purposes such as IT hosting, where service providers are contractually bound to maintain confidentiality and data security.
Security and Confidentiality
The JIS is committed to protecting the security and confidentiality of your personal data. We employ various technical and organizational measures to safeguard your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. All JIS staff and contractors who process personal data are obligated to respect confidentiality and adhere to our data protection policies.
Your Data Protection Rights
As a user, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: You can request copies of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us to limit the processing of your data.
- Right to Object to Processing: You can object to our processing of your personal data.
We aim to respond to your requests within one month. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: techsupport@jis.gov.jm
Cookies and How We Use Them
Cookies are small text files placed on your device to gather standard internet log information and track visitor behavior. We use cookies to:
- Understand how you use our website.
- Store your language preferences and other settings.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain website features.
Photos/Videos on the JIS Website
The JIS regularly captures photos and videos of public events and activities it hosts or participates in. By attending and participating in these events, whether physical or virtual, you grant the JIS the right to use and publish these images or recordings on its website or in other communication channels.
These photos and videos may be used for promotional, informational, or educational purposes related to JIS’s mission and activities. However, we will take care to ensure that no personal data is included in the material without the appropriate consent, except where it is considered to be in the public interest.
If you have any concerns or would prefer not to have your image or video included in such materials, please contact us at techsupport@jis.gov.jm, and we will make every effort to accommodate your request.
Changes to Our Privacy Policy
The JIS regularly reviews its Privacy Policy and places any updates on this page. This Privacy Policy was last updated on June 1, 2018.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please do not hesitate to contact us at:
- Email: techsupport@jis.gov.jm
- Phone: 1 (876) 926-3590