ACNZ Privacy Statement
Alphacrucis College New Zealand (ACNZ) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. ACNZ collects, stores, uses, and discloses personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020, the Education and Training Act 2020, and other applicable New Zealand legislation.
Information We Collect
ACNZ may collect personal information including:
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Contact details
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Date of birth and identity information
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Enrolment and academic information
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Qualifications and prior learning information
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Student support and wellbeing information
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Immigration and residency information (where relevant)
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Financial and fee-related information
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Information required for statutory and regulatory reporting
Why We Collect Information
ACNZ collects and uses personal information for purposes including:
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Processing applications and enrolments
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Delivering educational programmes and student services
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Supporting student learning, wellbeing, and academic progress
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Communicating with students about their studies and related services
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Managing scholarships, prizes, awards, and financial assistance
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Maintaining academic and administrative records
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Meeting legal, regulatory, accreditation, and reporting obligations
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Improving the quality and effectiveness of our educational services
Disclosure of Information
ACNZ may disclose personal information where required or authorised by law.
Information may be provided to relevant government agencies and organisations, including:
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Ministry of Education
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New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA)
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Tertiary Education Commission (TEC)
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Education New Zealand
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Ministry of Social Development
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Inland Revenue
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Immigration New Zealand
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Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE)
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Scholarship providers, sponsors, or organisations supporting student fees or awards
These agencies may use information for purposes including:
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Administration and funding of tertiary education
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Student loan and student allowance administration
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Immigration compliance
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Statistical analysis and research
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Development of government policy
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Regulatory and quality assurance activities
National Student Index
Student information such as name, date of birth, and residency status may be recorded in the National Student Index (NSI) in accordance with New Zealand education legislation.
Storage and Security
ACNZ takes reasonable steps to protect personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, modification, disclosure, or other inappropriate use.
Personal information may be stored electronically using secure cloud-based systems and may be hosted by approved service providers located in New Zealand, Australia, or other jurisdictions with appropriate privacy safeguards.
ACNZ retains personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.
Academic Record Verification
ACNZ may disclose information to other educational institutions, regulatory authorities, professional bodies, or employers where authorised or required for the purpose of verifying academic qualifications, enrolment status, or academic records.
Access and Correction
You have the right to request access to personal information held by ACNZ and to request correction of any information that is inaccurate, incomplete, or out of date, subject to applicable law.
Privacy Concerns
If you have concerns regarding the collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information, please contact ACNZ Registrar in the first instance. If your concerns are not resolved, you may contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner.
Overseas Disclosure and Cloud Storage
ACNZ uses a range of trusted third-party service providers and technology platforms to support its educational, administrative, and operational activities.
As a result, personal information may be stored, processed, backed up, or accessed through secure cloud-based systems operated by service providers located in New Zealand, Australia, or other countries. These providers may include learning management systems, student management systems, email and collaboration platforms, cloud hosting providers, and other educational technology services.
Where personal information is disclosed to or stored with an overseas service provider, Alphacrucis College NZ takes reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place and that personal information is protected in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Privacy Act 2020.
By applying to study with ACNZ or by using ACNZ services, you acknowledge that your personal information may be transferred to, stored in, or processed in countries outside New Zealand where necessary for the provision of educational and support services.
ACNZ will only disclose personal information overseas where permitted by the Privacy Act 2020 and where appropriate contractual, technical, or organisational safeguards are in place to protect that information.