GAMS

Humanities' Asset Management System

Data protection declaration

Description and scope of data processing

When accessing the websites of the Humanities Asset Management System (GAMS) of the University of Graz, our web servers temporarily store each access in a log file. The following data is recorded and stored until it is automatically deleted:

  • IP address of accessing computer
  • Date and time of access
  • Name and URL of the retrieved data
  • Amount of data transferred
  • Notification whether the retrieval was successful
  • Browser and operating system used for access
  • Web page from which access is made

The data is stored for a period of up to one year for purposes of statistical reporting.

Purpose of data processing

This data is processed for the purpose of ensuring the use of the website (connection establishment), system security and technical administration of the network infrastructure. In addition, the processing serves to optimize the Internet service offered. The IP address is only consulted in the event of attacks on our network infrastructure.

Legal basis of data processing

The processing of the above-mentioned data is carried out in particular on the basis of the existing overriding legitimate interest (Art 6 Paragraph 1 lit f DS-GMO) of the University of Graz in the fulfilment of this purpose.

Further information on the data protection policy of the University of Graz can be found in the detailed data protection declaration (in German).