Privacy Notice
Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre Privacy Notice.
Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre Privacy Notice.
This Privacy Notice explains how Ulster University (University) collects, uses and processes participants’ personal data as a data controller and explains individuals’ rights in relation to the personal data that the University processes as part of its Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre.
The University actively seeks to preserve the privacy rights of those individuals that share information with the University. The personal data which you provide to the University will be processed in accordance with UK data protection legislation, specifically UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
The Artificial I Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC) is a collaborative initiative between Ulster University and Queen's University Belfast, funded by Invest Northern Ireland and the Department for the Economy. Our mission is to empower businesses and professionals through AI education, innovation, and collaboration, positioning Northern Ireland as a global leader in AI applications and driving productivity across key sectors, particularly by supporting SMEs in adopting AI technologies.
The following lawful basis that applies to this processing is:
UK GDPR Article 6.1(a) – the data subject has given consent to the processing of their personal data for specific purposes. (e.g., for marketing communications).
UK GDPR Article 6.1(b) – processing is necessary for the performance of a contract or with a view to entering into a contract.
UK GDPR Article 6.1(c) – processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which the controller is subject.
UK GDPR Article 6.1(f) – processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the controller or by a third party.
For processing special category data, our legal basis for processing is:
UK GDPR Article 9(a) – explicit consent
UK GDPR Article 9(j) – processing is necessary for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes.
Data Protection Act 2018, Part 1, Schedule 1 (4) – Research etc
The Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre shall collect the personal data from you directly for the purposes of:
The University will only use your personal data for the purposes for which it collected in, unless the University reasonable considers that it needs to use the personal data for another reason and that reason is compatible with the original purpose. If the University needs to use your personal data for an unrelated purpose it shall notify you and explain the legal basis for which allows the University to do so.
Personal data collected will be retained in line with the University’s Retention and Disposal Schedule. A copy of the Schedule is available at: Ulster University Retention and Disposal Schedule [PDF]
The University may collect, use, store and transfer the following types of personal data as part of this processing:
Special Categories” or particularly sensitive personal information, such as information about your health, racial or ethnic origin, sexual orientation require higher levels of protection. The following categories of special category data will be processed:
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The University shares personal data with third parties where necessary for the purposes of the processing and where there is a legal basis to do so. Where information is shared with such third parties, the University will seek to share the minimum amount necessary.
As part of this processing the University may share your personal data with the following third parties:
The University may transfer your personal data to the following countries outside of the United Kingdom:
In these circumstances your personal data is being transferred on the basis that the Secretary of State has made an adequacy regulation in respect of said countries. This means that countries are deemed to provide equivalent protection to personal data as provided by the UK data protection regime.
As a University data subject you have the right to:
Further information in respect of the University’s practice in respect of data protection and our Data Protection Policy is available at Data Protection at Ulster University
If you want to review, verify, correct or request erasure of your personal information, object to the processing of your personal data, or request the University transfer a copy of your personal information to another party, please contact the University’s Data Protection Officer,
Eoin Coyle
Data Protection & Information Compliance Manager
c/o Ulster University, Room J306
Coleraine
BT52 1SA
02871 675525
gdpr@ulster.ac.uk
If you are not satisfied with how the University is processing your personal data, you can make a complaint to the ICO. Further information about your data privacy rights are available on the ICO’s website at: www.ico.org.uk
Further information in We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and, where appropriate, by other means.
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