The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a regulation of the European Union (EU) and, from 25th of May 2018, it applies to all organisations that collect and process personal data of EU citizens. As a responsible institution, Public Open University Bozic recognises the need to comply with the GDPR requirements and ensure that effective measures are in place to protect the personal data of our students, clients, employees and other stakeholders.
As part of the training process, Public Open University Bozic collects and processes personal data relating to training courses. The institution is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meet its data protection obligations as per GDPR regulation. This Statement aims at informing you of how our institution will use the information you provide for the purpose of completing our course(s).
We need to process your data and take steps, with your consent, in order to:
- ensure our compliance with legal obligations,
- process your training course application prior to the commencement of the course,
- issue your certificates,
- register your data with the relevant authorities of the Republic of Croatia (if applicable),
- provide information to your prospective employers if, and when, they require from us a confirmation of the validity and/or authenticity of the training certificate we issued in your name,
- provide information to employers entering into a contract with you,
- prepare statistical reports,
- advise you of our marketing and promotional activities via emails, SMS messages or other communication means.
Data processed includes, but not limited to: name and surname, date and place of birth, contact details (e.g. phone number, e-mail address), address, nationality, passport number, personal identification number (e.g. ID card, OIB or other equivalent), seaman’s book number, training certificates attained, certificate of competency number, rank, statistical data and other data, information or images provided by you for the above listed purposes. Data will be stored in a range of different secured places such as HR management systems and other IT systems (including email) if applicable.
Public Open University Bozic has a legitimate interest in processing personal data during the process of education and training, and for keeping records of all training courses you completed at our institution. You are free to withdraw your consent at any time.
The data you provide will be used to register your course records with the relevant authorities of the Republic of Croatia and with our student record keeping system.
