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The UNAK website may contain links to other websites; the University is not responsible for their content nor the safety of users when they leave the website of the University. In addition, UNAK is not responsible for the content of webpages that contain links to webpages of the University.
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Enquiries relating to personal data protection and treatment of personal data can be submitted via mail or email.
Martha Lilja Olsen, Office Manager of the Rector’s Office, receives enquiries concerning personal data protection and treatment of personal data. Enquiries may be sent by email to personuvernd@unak.is or via mail to the following address:
University of Akureyri
Rector’s Office
c/o Martha Lilja Olsen
Norðurslóð 2
600 Akureyri
