Compliance Overview

Compliance Framework
Compliance Driver General Data Protection Regulation (EU)
Classification Tier 2
Compliance Obligations which, if breached may incur regulator fines or penalties or create reputational damage. Aligns with a moderate risk rating.
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Associated Standards None
Associated Codes None
Associated Information None
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Responsible Executive Belinda Atkinson, Director, Governance Services
Compliance Coordinator Belinda Atkinson, Director, Governance Services
Business Units Impacted
  • Academic Portfolio Office
  • Admissions
  • Centre for Organics Research
  • Centre for Teaching and Learning
  • Engagement & Partnerships
  • Environmental Analysis Laboratory
  • Faculty of Business, Law and Arts
  • Faculty of Education
  • Faculty of Health
  • Faculty of Science and Engineering
  • Financial Performance
  • Financial Services
  • Gnibi College of Indigenous Australian Peoples
  • Governance Services
  • Graduate School
  • Graduation and Events
  • HR Services
  • Marketing, Media and Communications
  • Office of Business Intelligence and Quality
  • Office of Research
  • Office of the Pro Vice Chancellor (Academic Innovation)
  • Office of the Pro Vice Chancellor (Academic Quality)
  • Office of the Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor
  • Office of the Vice Chancellor
  • Office of the Vice President (Engagement)
  • Office of the Vice President (Finance)
  • Office of the Vice President (Students) and Registrar
  • Property Services
  • SCU College
  • Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor portfolio
  • Southern Cross Campus Services Ltd
  • Southern Cross GeoScience
  • Southern Cross Global
  • Southern Cross Plant Science
  • Strategic Projects
  • Student Administration Services
  • Student Care and Support
  • Student Outreach
  • Technology Services
  • University Library
  • Vice Chancellor portfolio
  • Vice President (Engagement) portfolio
  • Vice President (Finance) portfolio
  • Vice President (Operations) portfolio
  • Vice President (Students) and Registrar portfolio
Overview The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a European Union law that was implemented May 25, 2018, and requires organizations to safeguard personal data and uphold the privacy rights of anyone in EU territory.

The GDPR applies to the University to the extent that it offers goods and services in the EU or monitor the behaviour of individuals in the EU.