Privacy Information for Research Projects
Purpose of Data Processing
Research is a central task of the university and of particular importance to society. It contributes to expanding knowledge, better understanding societal developments, and developing solutions for current and future challenges.
The University of Innsbruck processes personal data for scientific research purposes. This includes, in particular, the acquisition of new scientific knowledge, the verification of existing assumptions, and the development of methods, procedures, or technologies.
In accordance with good scientific practice, personal data may be stored in a protected scientific data archive after the completion of a research project. This archive ensures that the data is treated confidentially and made available to other researchers for archival purposes in the public interest, for scientific or historical research purposes, or for statistical analyses.
Further information about research at the University of Innsbruck can be found on the following page: https://www.uibk.ac.at/en/research/.
Processed Data
Wherever possible, personal data is pseudonymized or anonymized to minimize the identifiability of the individuals concerned. Processing in identifiable form only occurs if it is absolutely necessary for conducting the research.
The specific types of data processed depend on the respective research projects.
Legal Basis
The processing of personal data for research purposes is based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR; for special categories of personal data in conjunction with Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR).
The storage of personal data after the completion of a research project in our data archive is based on Art. 6(1)(e) GDPR in conjunction with § 2f(1) or (3) FOG (Austrian Research Organization Act).
The use of archived data for other archival purposes in the public interest, for scientific and historical research purposes, or for statistical purposes in related research areas is permitted under the conditions of § 2d(2)(1) FOG.
If special categories of personal data are involved, the archiving is based on Art. 6(1)(e) in conjunction with Art. 9(2)(j) GDPR and § 2f(1) or (3) FOG.
The use of archived personal data by other researchers is permitted under the conditions of § 2f(2) FOG.
The publication of personal data, provided it does not involve special categories as defined in Art. 9(1) GDPR, may be based on the overriding legitimate interest of the university (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). This interest particularly lies in the publication of the university's research results.
Please note the information regarding the right to object on the main page.
Recipients
Whether and to whom data is transmitted depends on the respective research project. Further details can be found in the information specific to each research project.
Storage Duration
Your personal data will only be stored for as long as necessary to achieve the research purposes.
To demonstrate good scientific practice, data is generally retained for at least 10 years following the publication of the results.
For archival, research, and statistical purposes under Art. 89 GDPR and §§ 2d and 2f FOG, personal data is retained for as long as necessary for these purposes.
Your Rights, Contact Information, Data Protection Officer
Further information can be found on the main page.
Please note: For processing related to research purposes, these rights may be restricted under Art. 89 GDPR if their exercise would seriously impair or render the research work impossible.