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At Atawhai, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information in compliance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and other relevant legal and ethical frameworks.
We collect personal information only for lawful and necessary research purposes.
The types of personal information we may collect include:
• Directly from you: Information you provide, such as your name, email address, and other contact details when you register, submit queries, or participate in research.
• Indirectly: Information from third parties where necessary and with your consent, such as publicly available sources or authorized entities.
We ensure that we collect only the information required for the specific research or operational purpose in compliance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 principles
We collect personal information to:
• Facilitate your participation in our research projects.
• Provide updates and communications relevant to the research.
• Ensure adherence to ethical and legal standards, including data storage and management.
Personal information will only be used for the purposes it was collected for, including:
• Research and data analysis.
• Communications related to your participation in the research.
• Communications related to receiving information on the impact of the research.
• Administrative purposes related to the functionality of the website and research programs.
We will not use your information for any other purpose unless we have your explicit consent or as required by the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 principles and law.
We take the security of your personal information seriously and have implemented reasonable security safeguards to protect against loss, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. All data collected is stored in secure environments, with specific controls in place to safeguard sensitive and very sensitive data.
Research data will be managed according to the AUT University Research Data Storage Guidelines. Personal information will be separated from consent forms, and access to sensitive data is restricted. We also adhere to any social and cultural data handling requirements, including Māori Data Sovereignty principles.
We will only disclose personal information under the following conditions:
• With your consent: Where you have provided explicit authorization.
• For research purposes: Only in a manner consistent with the purpose for which the data was collected.
• Legal obligations: Where disclosure is required to comply with the law, protect safety, or respond to lawful requests.
We will not share personal data with third parties, especially overseas entities, unless adequate protections are in place to ensure the security and confidentiality of your data.
We will retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the research or operational purposes for which it was collected. After this, your information will be securely archived or destroyed according to the data lifecycle policies set forth in our AUT University Research Data Storage Guidelines.
You have the right to:
• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of any inaccuracies.
• Withdraw consent to the use of your information at any time, except where it is legally required for the research’s integrity.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at kiaora@atawhaitia.co.nz
The ownership of data generated through research projects is governed by our AUT University Intellectual Property Rights Policy. Generally, the University retains ownership of data generated using its resources unless otherwise agreed.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. You will be notified of any significant changes, and continued use of the website after changes are made constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
If you have any questions or concerns about the Privacy Policy on this website or how your information is handled, please contact us at:
• Email: kiaora@atawhaitia.co.nz
• Address: Centre for Interdisciplinary Trauma Research, AUT University, 90 Akoranga Drive, Northcote Auckland, New Zealand.
This privacy policy incorporates key aspects of the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, AUT University Research Data Storage Guidelines, and the AUT University Intellectual Property Rights Policy.