Privacy Policy
Last updated: 29th September 2025
The ARC Research Hub for Resilient and Intelligent Infrastructure Systems (RIIS Hub) is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals and managing personal information responsibly in accordance with applicable Australian privacy laws, including the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW), the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), and the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 (NSW).
1. Who We Are
Our website address is: https://riis.org.au. The RIIS Hub is a collaborative research initiative led by UNSW Sydney, in partnership with other Australian universities and industry stakeholders.
2. Collection of Personal Information
We collect personal information when you:
- Submit a form, enquiry, or registration via our website
- Subscribe to our mailing list or newsletters
- Upload content or media
- Interact with embedded content from third-party platforms
The types of personal information collected may include your name, email address, organisation, and any other details you provide voluntarily.
3. Use of Personal Information
Your personal information is used only for purposes directly related to the legitimate functions of the RIIS Hub, such as:
- Responding to enquiries
- Managing event registrations
- Disseminating research updates and newsletters
- Improving website functionality and user experience
We do not use your personal information for direct marketing unless you have provided explicit consent.
4. Cookies and Analytics
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Pages visited
- Time spent on site
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality.
5. Embedded Content
Articles and pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles) from other websites. Such content behaves as if you visited the external site directly and may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction.
6. Data Storage and Security
We take reasonable steps to ensure that personal information is stored securely and protected from unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. Data may be stored on secure servers managed by UNSW or trusted third-party providers.
7. Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not disclose personal information to third parties unless:
- You have given consent
- Required by law
- Necessary to deliver a requested service (e.g., event registration platforms)
8. Access and Correction
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections if necessary. Please contact us at RIIS@unsw.edu.au for assistance.
9. Retention of Data
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
10. Privacy Complaints
If you believe your privacy has been breached, please contact us at RIIS@unsw.edu.au. You may also contact the UNSW Privacy Officer via privacy@unsw.edu.au.