Privacy Policy

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.