
Massey University values the privacy of every individual’s personal information (whether such individual is a student, staff member or member of the public) and is committed to the protection of personal information. The University has established a privacy framework that strives to:
The University takes all reasonable steps to ensure that personal information it holds is protected against loss, and unauthorised access, release, use or modification.
Individuals have a right to access personal information that the University holds about them, subject to any exceptions under the Privacy Act. They also have a right to request correction of personal information that the University holds about them. If an individual wishes to seek access to or request correction of their personal information, or inquire about the handling of their personal information, they may contact the Privacy Officer by email at privacy.officer@massey.ac.nz
This privacy statement applies to personal information collected by any method (including hardcopy, electronic or verbal means).
Massey University (the “University”) collects and maintains personal information about alumni when they give it to the University typically online or via email for example, when they update their details, connect with the University on social media, register to attend alumni events or respond to online surveys. The University may also collect information from publicly available sources or other third party sources.
Alumni will be advised if the provision of their personal information is voluntary or mandatory, and where the collection of personal information about alumni from a third party falls outside the scope of information the University is permitted to collect without consent under the Privacy Act 1993, and other laws, or regulations, the individual’s consent will be obtained prior to the collection of such information.
If an individual chooses not to provide the information requested, or to consent to the collection from a third party, it may limit the opportunities, benefits and assistance available to them.
Information will be stored on University files and database(s) or those of its service providers and all reasonable security measures will be maintained. Where a service provider is located outside of New Zealand, personal information held by the University may be transferred outside of New Zealand.
The main purpose for the University’s collection of alumni personal information is to connect alumni with the University and other alumni. More specifically, these purposes include:
Further details about how alumni information may be used by the University may also be available on the website or form requesting the provision of such information from the alumni member.
In order to conduct its proper functions and activities and as required under the applicable laws, regulations, and contractual agreements by which it is bound, the University may disclose the alumni personal information it holds to the following types of organisations or individuals:
The University will make information held about an alumni member available to them upon request and in accordance with the Privacy Act 1993, which also describes the conditions under which information may be withheld. Alumni members have the right to request correction of personal information held in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act 1993.
If an alumni member wishes to seek access to their personal information, or inquire about the handling of their personal information, contact the Privacy Officer by email at privacy.officer@massey.ac.nz
This privacy statement applies to personal information collected by any method (including hardcopy, electronic or verbal means).
Massey University (“the University”) collects and maintains personal information from its’ donors where it is necessary for its’ work and to help it engage with them. The University uses their information to process their donation and to respond to comments and questions. The University may also use the donor’s information to keep them up to date with events and initiatives that the University thinks may be of interest to them.
Further details about how certain donor information may be used by the University may also be available on the website or form requesting the provision of such information from the donor.
The main way the University collects personal information about donors is when they give it to the University, for example when they complete a donation form. The University may also collect personal information from internal databases in regards to staff ID’s for the staff Salary Giving initiative, publicly available sources or in limited circumstances from other third party sources.
Information will be stored on University files and database(s) ) or those of its service providers and all reasonable security measures will be maintained. Where a service provider is located outside of New Zealand, personal information held by the University may be transferred outside of New Zealand.
If a donor wishes for their donation to be anonymous the University will ensure that the gift will not be acknowledged publicly.
In order to conduct its proper functions and activities and as required under the applicable laws, regulations, and contractual agreements by which it is bound, the University may disclose the donor personal information it holds to the following types of organisations:
Donors will be advised if the provision of their personal information is voluntary or mandatory, and where the collection of personal information about donors from a third party falls outside the scope of information the University is permitted to collect without consent under the Privacy Act 1993, and other laws, or regulations, the individual’s consent will be obtained prior to the collection of such information.
If an individual chooses not to provide, or consent to the collection of, the personal information requested, it may not be possible for the University to process their donation and provide them with ongoing information relating to events and initiatives that the University thinks may be of interest to them.
Donors have the right to request correction of personal information held in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act 1993. If a donor wishes to seek access to their personal information, or inquire about the handling of their personal information, they may contact the Privacy Officer by email at privacy.officer@massey.ac.nz
This privacy statement applies to personal information collected by any method (including hardcopy, electronic or verbal means).
This Privacy Statement covers personal information relating to staff members (including prospective staff members as the context applies) collected during their recruitment and employment at Massey University (“the University”). Where practicable all such personal information is obtained directly staff, or from their nominated agent(s). Staff will be advised if the provision of their personal information is voluntary or mandatory, and where the collection of personal information about staff from a third party falls outside the scope of information the University is permitted to collect without consent under the Privacy Act 1993, and other laws, or regulations, the individual’s consent will be obtained prior to the collection of such information.
If an individual chooses not to provide, or consent to the collection of, the information requested, it may not be possible for the University to employ them or it may limit the opportunities and benefits and assistance available to them.
Information will be stored on University files and database(s) or those of its service providers and all reasonable security measures will be maintained. Where a service provider is located outside of New Zealand, personal information held by the University may be transferred outside of New Zealand.
The personal information collected by, or on behalf of, the University is collected for the primary purpose of determining the suitability for employment, providing employment or enabling authorised persons to utilise the University’s services and facilities (e.g. information technology resources, parking, security). Other purposes include:
Further details about how certain staff information may be used by the University may also be available on the website or form requesting the provision of such information from the staff member.
In order to conduct its proper functions and activities and as required under the applicable laws, regulations, and contractual agreements by which it is bound, the University may disclose the staff personal information it holds to the following types of organisations or individuals:
The University will make information held about a staff member available to them upon request and in accordance with the Privacy Act 1993, which also describes the conditions under which information may be withheld. If a staff member wishes to seek access to their personal information, seek correction of or inquire about the handling of their personal information, contact the Privacy Officer by email at privacy.officer@massey.ac.nz
This privacy statement applies to personal information collected by any method (including hardcopy, electronic or verbal means).
Massey University (the “University”) uses a number of tools and mechanisms to record the following non-identifying information in relation to website users:
The University uses this information to: aggregate website statistics and measure traffic patterns to, from, and within this site; help it better understand its website audience; improve services to students (including prospective students, graduates and alumni where the context applies), staff and members of the public and; for targeted marketing recruitment purposes.
A cookie is a small text file which has a limited lifetime. Information supplied by cookies helps the University to understand its visitors and how they use the site, and provides users with a better experience. The University website uses first-party and third-party cookies in the following ways:
Users’ can choose to opt out of Google Analytics for at any time by changing their ad settings. They can also use the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on so their visits are not tracked into Google Analytics.
Massey University (the “University”) operates CCTV on its campuses (which for the purposes of this statement include any halls of residence managed by the University located outside of the physical campus). This means information about what individuals are doing on a University campus may be collected and held by the University.
Information will be stored on University files and database(s) or those of its service providers and all reasonable security measures will be maintained. Where a service provider is located outside of New Zealand, personal information held by the University may be transferred outside of New Zealand.
The purpose of collecting information is to:
Information collected may be disclosed to, and published by the NZ Police, if they decide that is desirable in the circumstances. The information collected may be accessed by University staff and used for the purposes specified in this statement. Limited information may also be provided to vehicle owners or their authorised agents, to pursue compensation or damages claims (where applicable).
Individuals identified on CCTV have the right to ask for access to footage about them. The University will make information held about an individual available to them upon request and in accordance with the Privacy Act 1993, which also describes the conditions under which information may be withheld. Individuals have the right to request correction of personal information held in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act 1993. If an individual wishes to seek access to their personal information, or inquire about the handling of their personal information, contact the Privacy Officer by email at privacy.officer@massey.ac.nz
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Last updated on Friday 04 May 2018
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