Privacy at Ghent University
On this page, we would like to tell you more about the processing of personal data at Ghent University.
What data is processed? |
Protection of personal data |
Rights, obligations and questions |
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As a university, Ghent University processes personal data of, among others, employees, (prospective) students and external parties (research participants, alumni, donors) in the context of its teaching and research assignment. In the links below you will find an overview of how Ghent University handles personal data for each category, why Ghent University processes this personal data and what rights can be exercised in this regard. |
Ghent University attaches great importance to the protection of your privacy. That is why the Executive Board of Ghent University approved the Generic Code of Conduct for the processing of personal data and confidential information on 18 May 2018. With this, Ghent University ratifies its General Data Protection Policy, which focuses on the security, accuracy, care and responsibility of the processing of personal data and confidential information (see also information security) together with compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation. In our privacy statement you will find more information about the processing of your personal data by Ghent University and its protection. |
Ghent University attaches great importance to the correct and transparent handling of personal data. As a data subject, you have various rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In this section of the privacy statement, you can read how you can exercise these rights, such as the right to access, correct or object. In addition, Ghent University also asks for the active involvement of its students and staff. After all, the protection of personal data is a shared responsibility. |
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Responsibilities of data subjects Ghent University regulations for the correct use of ICT infrastructure |
Contact
Ghent University, legally represented by its Rector, will in most cases act as the (final) responsible party for the processing of personal data at Ghent University. However, in certain cases, Ghent University can also act as a joint controller or as a processor. If this is the case, it will be specified, for example, on the website of the service or project, in the information letter, in the registration form, etc.
Ghent University has appointed a Data Protection Officer who coordinates the further elaboration and implementation of the general data protection policy (the policy for the lawful and secure processing of personal data) that is pursued at Ghent University.
For questions, comments or suggestions about the various rights and obligations in the field of privacy or if you believe that your personal data is being processed unjustly and/or incorrectly by Ghent University, please contact the Data Protection Officer of Ghent University.
Contact
Hanne Elsen
University Services - Governance, Legal Affairs and Compliance, Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 25, 9000 Ghent
+32 9 264 95 17
If you believe that insufficient action has been taken on a request or complaint, you can turn to the Flemish Supervisory Commission or the Data Protection Authority.