Frequently asked questions

What data are you collecting?
A lot of the data we are collecting is publicly accessible. This includes public transport timetables and the live data from train, tram and bus movements data that is already available to all members of the public.
What is being done to protect data?
All data is safely and securely stored on the University of Melbourne’s servers. These meet the highest standards of data protection.
Are you collecting data about individuals?
We are not collecting any individual’s data. Our sensors are designed to count the number and type of vehicles, pedestrians and bikes operating within the test bed. These are designed to detect hazards. No identifiable data is being stored.
What about cars?
We are identifying which parking spaces are being used, but not the vehicles using them. We are only interested in the volume and flow of traffic, potential hazards for drivers and car space usage.
What about privacy?
We are not collecting any data that could identify an individual or their vehicle. No mobile data is being collected and we are not using cameras.
Each test we run goes through an ethics committee approval and is compliant with state and National Privacy Principles. This means that privacy and transparency are of the utmost importance.