# Privacy

**Source**: https://www.anu.edu.au/privacy
**Parent**: https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/

ANU recognises that your privacy is very important. The way we collect, use, disclose, secure and dispose of your personal information is governed by our compliance with, and obligations as an 'agency' under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), including the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

### [Our obligations and responsibilities](https://www.anu.edu.au/privacy/our-obligations-and-responsibilities)

ANU recognises that your privacy is very important. The way we collect, use, disclose, secure and dispose of your personal information is governed by our compliance with, and obligations as an '…

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### [Training and resources](https://www.anu.edu.au/privacy/training-and-resources)

Privacy Awareness moduleAll ANU staff and students can access a free, self-paced online course on ANU Privacy Awareness Training available in Pulse. The module will provide you with an overview…

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### [Privacy Notices](https://www.anu.edu.au/privacy/privacy-notices)

What is a privacy notice?The Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and Australian Privacy Principle (APP) 5 requires the Australian National University (ANU) to take reasonable steps to notify individuals of…

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### [Legal and fair collection of personal information](https://www.anu.edu.au/privacy/legal-and-fair-collection-of-personal-information)

ANU is required to collect personal information in a manner that is both lawful and fair. This dual requirement underscores the importance of complying with legal standards while also considering the…

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### [Privacy Impact Assessments](https://www.anu.edu.au/privacy/privacy-impact-assessments)

What is a PIA?A Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) is an important component of the University's protection of privacy and is to be implemented as part of the University's privacy by design requirement…

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### [CCTV collection notice](https://www.anu.edu.au/privacy/cctv-collection-notice)

The Australian Nation University (ANU) operates a closed-circuit television (CCTV) system, which includes cameras that are fixed at various locations around ANU land and buildings. This includes the…

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### [Privacy and Lecture recordings](https://www.anu.edu.au/privacy/privacy-and-lecture-recordings)

Recordings of lectures and other course activities are very valuable to students, both for review and for flexibility when there are classes you cannot attend in person.Recordings of teaching and…

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### [Privacy advice for events management](https://www.anu.edu.au/privacy/privacy-advice-for-events-management)

The Australian National University hosts a wide variety of public events each year, such as conferences, public lectures and performances. These events are vital to the University and our community,…

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### [Frequently asked questions - privacy](https://www.anu.edu.au/privacy/frequently-asked-questions-privacy)

What is personal information?'Personal information' is information or an opinion about an identified individual, or an individual who is reasonably identifiable:whether the information or opinion is…

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## Policies

- [ANU Privacy Policy](https://policies.anu.edu.au/ppl/document/ANUP_010007)
- [Records and archives management policy](https://policies.anu.edu.au/ppl/document/ANUP_001233)
- [Student surveys and evaluations](https://policies.anu.edu.au/ppl/document/ANUP_004601)
- [Code of research conduct](https://policies.anu.edu.au/ppl/document/ANUP_007403)

## Procedures

- [Data breach response plan](https://policies.anu.edu.au/ppl/document/ANUP_017613)
- [Records management](https://policies.anu.edu.au/ppl/document/ANUP_000513)
- [Access to personnel files and personal information](https://policies.anu.edu.au/ppl/document/ANUP_000666)
- [Official sponsorships](https://policies.anu.edu.au/ppl/document/ANUP_002605)
- [Student surveys and evaluations](https://policies.anu.edu.au/ppl/document/ANUP_004602)

## Guidelines

- [Privacy Impact Assessment](https://policies.anu.edu.au/ppl/document/ANUP_019407)

## Contact

- Privacy Officer
- [Send email](mailto:privacy@anu.edu.au)