VIT respects the privacy of students, teachers, and other authorized users of the VIT Application.
This Privacy Policy explains how VIT may collect, use, store, protect, and process personal information when users access or use the Platform.
Depending on the user's role and the features used, the Platform may collect the following information.
This may include:
This may include:
The Platform may also collect technical information necessary to operate and secure the service, such as:
VIT may use personal information to:
Attendance information may be collected and stored as part of the academic administration of VIT.
For face-to-face classes, the Platform may use applicable class, campus, classroom, attendance, or verification information to determine or manage participation.
For online classes, participation and class access information may be processed where necessary for class management and attendance purposes.
Authorized teachers may be able to access relevant student information required for their academic responsibilities.
This may include:
Teachers are expected to use this information only for legitimate academic and institutional purposes.
Teacher information may be used to provide access to:
For online classes, VIT may process information relating to class participation and access in order to:
If online classes involve additional functionality such as video, audio, recording, or screen sharing, applicable disclosures may be provided separately or through the relevant service.
For face-to-face classes, the Platform may process information necessary to support campus-based class participation and attendance.
If location or other verification technology is used, such information may be processed for the purpose of verifying eligibility or participation in the relevant class, subject to applicable law and VIT's actual implementation.
Assessment and assignment information may include:
This information may be retained for academic administration and recordkeeping.
Personal information may be accessible to:
Access should be limited according to the user's role and legitimate academic or administrative requirements.
VIT does not authorize users to disclose personal information to unauthorized individuals.
VIT may use third-party service providers for services such as:
These providers may process information as necessary to provide the relevant services and subject to applicable requirements.
VIT takes reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against:
However, no electronic system or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
VIT may retain personal and academic information for as long as reasonably necessary for:
When information is no longer required, it may be deleted, anonymized, or otherwise handled in accordance with applicable law and VIT's retention policies.
Where the Platform is used by students who are children or minors under applicable law, VIT will process their personal information in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Where applicable, additional consent or safeguards may be required for the processing of children's personal information.
Subject to applicable law, users may have rights relating to their personal information, including:
For privacy-related questions, complaints, or requests regarding personal information, users may contact:
Privacy/Grievance Contact: [Insert Name/Department]
Email: [Insert Official Privacy Email]
Address: [Insert Official Address]
VIT will handle such requests in accordance with applicable law.
The Platform may send notifications relating to:
VIT may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the Platform, institutional practices, technology, or applicable legal requirements.
The latest version may be made available through the App or associated website.
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy:
VIT
Email: info@vit.ac.fj