Below is the ACU's general privacy notice.
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Data controller
The data controller is the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), Woburn House, 20-24 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9HF, UK.
Purpose of processing
Some examples of the type of information we may collect about you are:
Your information may be used to:
Legal basis for processing
The legal basis for processing your data is the ACU’s legitimate interests.
Legitimate interests
ACU’s legitimate interests are the provision of services to its member universities and institutions, and promoting and supporting excellence in higher education for the benefit of individuals and societies throughout the Commonwealth and beyond.
Data recipients
Your data may be shared with staff at ACU’s members, partners, clients (including potential clients) and suppliers.
Data transfers
Your data will be processed by the ACU and possibly by other third parties. Your data will be protected in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 of the European Union. We do not sell personal data to any third parties or use it for commercial purposes. Third parties with which we share your personal data are required not to sell it.
Retention
Your data will be retained indefinitely. If you ask us not to send any further information we will respect that request.
Your rights
You have the following rights:
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