Privacy

University privacy policy

Victoria University takes your privacy seriously. Please refer to our privacy policy for specific information. If you're a student completing any forms you should read the Students Information Privacy Collection Statement beforehand.

If you have any questions or concerns, please check our frequently asked questions at AskVU or phone us on 9919 6100 or free-call in Australia 1300 VIC UNI (or 1300 842 864).

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Website Privacy Statement

As a user of the VU websites, your privacy is protected by the Information Privacy Act 2000 (Vic) and the University's Privacy Policy. This statement provides you with information on how the University handles your information when you access its websites.

Information automatically logged

  • The University may make a record of your visit and log any of the following information for statistical and business purposes - the user's address, the user's domain name, IP address, the date and time of the visit, the pages accessed and documents downloaded, the previous site visited and the type of browser used. Identification of the user may also be requested and logged.
  • Information about your visit to the website may also be logged by an external service provider that produces to the University de-identified statistical analysis about users' online experiences and trends.
  • If you are not a student or staff member and you send us a message, the University will record your email address.

Security Information

University sites have security measures in place against the loss, misuse and alteration of information. A login name and password are required to visit secure areas. Staff and students should ensure that passwords are kept confidential.

Cookies

  • A cookie is a small message given to your web browser by our web server. The browser stores the message in a text file and the message is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server. It is possible to disable the acceptance of cookies by your web browser, however, doing so may restrict your ability to access some web pages.
  • Some University sites are access restricted. These sites may use cookies to deliver content specific to your interest. Cookies may also be used for authentication purposes and to improve security during a visitor's session online.
  • Cookies may store the following information: session (numbered key) and duration. A numbered key is a unique server generated number used to track your current session. The session key can be linked back to a user's login identification.
  • Unique identifiers (such as log-in name and password) are collected from web site visitors to verify a user's identity and for use as account numbers in our record system.
  • Unique identifiers are also used to access stored information about a visitor's preferences to enable the dynamic display of the site according to your preferences when you return.

External Links

Some University sites contain links to other sites. The University is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of other sites.

Public Forums

Some University sites may have chat rooms, forums, on-line teaching environments, message boards and news groups available to their users. Please remember that any information that is disclosed in these arenas becomes public information and you should exercise caution when disclosing your personal information.

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