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Privacy policy
The National Statistical Office (NSO) respects your privacy. This policy explains what information this website collects and how it is used.
Information we collect
When you browse this website, our servers record standard technical information (such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited and the time of your visit) for security and to understand how the site is used. If you submit a contact enquiry, data request or newsletter subscription, we store the details you provide so that we can respond.
How we use it
Form submissions are used only to answer your enquiry or process your request and are kept in our content management system until they are no longer needed. Newsletter addresses are used only to send NSO updates; you can unsubscribe at any time by contacting us.
Statistical confidentiality
Information collected in censuses and surveys is protected by the Statistical Services Act 1980. It is used only for statistical purposes and never published in a way that identifies an individual, household or business.
Cookies
This website uses only essential cookies needed to operate the site (for example, to remember a logged-in administrator). We do not use advertising cookies.
Contact
Questions about this policy can be sent to info@nso.gov.pg.
Last updated 17 October 2026