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Data protection
The responsible handling of personal data is of the utmost importance to theFederal Ministry of Education, Science and Research. Personal data istherefore processed only in accordance with the provisions ofthe EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Austrian law. Allemployees are trained in data protection law and process data responsiblywithin the legal framework. In addition, we have taken technical andorganisational measures to ensure that rules on data protection are adheredto by both ourselves and third-party service providers. Ultimately, we wouldlike you to know when we collect data, what data we collect and how we useit. In the following paragraphs, we would like to tell you about importantprinciples and processes of data protection law at the Federal Ministry ofEducation, Science and Research:
Processing personal data
As a public institution, the Federal Ministry acts in accordance with thelegality principle of administrative law, i.e. administrative activity is based onAustrian and European law. This means that the standards applicable to theprocessing of personal data are generally the relevant legal basis (Articles 6and 9 of the GDPR). In specific individual cases, however, a contract orother legal obligation may also be considered. If you have given consent foryour data to be processed, this forms the basis and at the same time thelimit.
Fundamentally, the length of time for which data is stored also depends onthe particular legal basis in the individual case (legal requirements, terms ofthe contract or similar).
Likewise, the purpose for which personal data is processed is determined bythe Austrian and European legal basis and is based on the statutory dutiesof the Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research. The basis forthis is the Federal Ministries Act (Bundesministeriengesetz) as amended.As a rule, the Central Office of the Federal Ministry of Education, Scienceand Research does not transmit personal data to third countries or useautomated decision-making processes. Any exceptions are made on a legalor special contractual basis.
Right of access (Article 15 GDPR)
You have the right to obtain information about the processing of yourpersonal data. We would like to point out that in order to process requestsfor information, the identity of the applicant must be verified. As a rule, thiscan be done using a mobile phone signature/Citizen Card (Bürgerkarte) orby sending a copy of your passport or identity card. To enable us to supplyyou with the information you require as quickly as possible, please providespecific details of your identity and request. You can also ask for individualitems of information or processing procedures. Please state as precisely aspossible what information you require.The Central Office of the Federal Ministry of Education, Science andResearch can only provide information about data that it processes as thedata protection controller. If you have any questions about data processed atuniversities, schools, Boards of Education or any other independentagencies, please contact the particular institution.The Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research will answer yourrequest for information under Article 15 of the GDPR as quickly as possibleand within one month of receipt. If your application is complex and if youhave made a number of applications, the deadline may be extended byanother two months. We will inform you if this is the case. To ensure thatyour personal data is only made available to you, the information willgenerally only be delivered to you by RSa letter (registered letter with returnreceipt).Please send your request for information to datenschutz@bmbwf.gv.at
Other data subject rights (Article 16 et seq. GDPR)
To assert any other data subject rights under the GDPR, e.g. if you wouldlike to have data corrected or deleted at the Central Office of the FederalMinistry of Education, Science and Research, pleasecontact datenschutz@bmbwf.gv.atPlease note that these rights may be restricted in individual cases inaccordance with the applicable legal situation.
Making a complaint
If you believe that your data protection rights have been violated by dataprocessing at the Central Office of the Federal Ministry of Education,Science and Research, please contact datenschutz@bmbwf.gv.at. You alsohave the right to lodge a complaint with the data protection supervisoryauthority. In Austria, this is the Austrian Data Protection Authority.
Controller and data protection officer
The controller responsible for processing personal data at the Central Officeof the Federal Ministry under the GDPR is the Federal Minister forEducation, Science and Research.
Contact details
Federal Ministry of Education, Science and ResearchMinoritenplatz 51010 ViennaAustriaT +43 1 53120 0F +43 1 53120 3099