This notice explains how we (The University of Queensland) manage personal information to meet our obligations under the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld) and the Queensland Privacy Principles.
What information are we collecting?
The University of Queensland (UQ) is collecting your personal information through completion of this scholarship application form including your:
- First and Last Names
- Email address
- Current address
- Phone number
- Date of birth
- Country of birth
- Gender
- Visa information
- Education information
- Leadership achievements and/or community service activities
We may also collect other personal information that is directly related to, and reasonably necessary for, the purposes of scholarship assessment, selection and administration.
Why are we collecting your personal information?
We are collecting your information for the purposes of scholarship selection and administration. We are collecting your information under the following legislation:
Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld)
Consent
In order to process your application, you consent to us collecting, using and disclosing your personal and sensitive information as set out in this Privacy Notice.
Who will we disclose your personal information to?
UQ will disclose your personal information to a third party. Your information will be disclosed to the scholarship selection panel, Donors, UQ Affiliates and UQ Controlled Entities in order to support the scholarship process.
Overseas disclosure of your personal information
Other than in relation to the above disclosure requirements, the personal information you give us will be stored in Australia.
Use of your personal information
We will not use your personal information for any other purpose unless we are authorised or required under an Australian law, or court or tribunal order to do so.
Privacy complaints, access to and correction of your personal information
Our privacy policy explains how you can access and amend your personal information, how to make a complaint about the way we have handled your personal information, and how your complaint will be handled. You can read our Privacy Policy online. If you have questions about how we manage your personal information, contact the Privacy team at privacy@uq.edu.au.
What would happen if we did not collect your personal information?
It is not possible to assess your Scholarship Application without this information.
