Introduction
The Desert Knowledge CRC understands that privacy is important to
you, and is committed to complying with the National Privacy
Principles (NPPS), which are contained in the Privacy Act 1988
(Privacy Act). From 21 December 2001, the NPPs will govern how
organisations in the private sector handle “personal
information” (which is basically information which can
identify you).
What Information Do We Collect?
The types of personal information that the Desert Knowledge CRC
collects will depend on the nature of your dealings with us. For
example we may collect personal information from you when you:
- subscribe to our monthly newsletter
- attend seminars or training sessions
- have business dealings with us
- apply for a postgraduate Scholarship.
The personal information we will collect from you will usually
include your name, title, business address, e-mail address and
contact numbers (telephone, fax, mobile).
If you are subscribing to our monthly newsletter we will generally
collect your name and email address electronically.
If you are applying for a Scholarship we will generally require
further personal information from you (e.g. your academic
achievements, research interests and residency status).
Generally, we will not collect sensitive information about you
(such as information about your race, political beliefs, religion
or health) unless this is required to enable us to provide you with
services. If we need sensitive information, we will ask you for
your consent prior when we collect this information.
How do we use Personal Information?
We collect and use your personal information so that we may provide
our products and services, and conduct our business. We also
collect personal information so that we may communicate to people
who have subscribed to our newsletter.
For example, if you have subscribed to our newsletter, personal
information about you may be used to notify you of Project
developments, upcoming seminars and training and annual
conferences. If at any time you no longer wish to receive these
kinds of communications, please let us know. Our contact details
are set out at the end of this Privacy Policy.
The Desert Knowledge CRC’s policy is to only use personal
information collected from business contacts for the business
purpose for which it was collected. The Desert Knowledge CRC will
only use personal information we collect from other individuals for
the purpose for which it was collected or for a purpose directly
related to that purpose.
Will your Personal Information be Given to Anyone
Else?
The Desert Knowledge CRC does not sell, rent or trade personal
information about you to or with third parties. In some
circumstances, however, personal information may be disclosed
outside Smart Internet. For example, we may disclose it if:
- we are required or permitted by law;
- disclosure is necessary to protect and defend the rights or
property of the Desert Knowledge CRC or
- we consider it necessary to do so in order to enforce or apply
the terms of any of agreements with you.
Security
The Desert Knowledge CRC takes reasonable steps to ensure the
security of your personal information. Our premises are in a secure
building and have 24 hour security patrols. Our IT systems are
password protected and we frequently update our anti-virus software
in order to protect our systems (and the data contained in those
systems) from computer viruses.
How to Access and Correct Your Personal
Information
Under the Privacy Act, you have the right to seek access to
information which we hold about you. You also have the right to ask
us to update or correct your personal information when it is
inaccurate, incomplete or out of date.
If you wish to access the personal information that the Desert
Knowledge CRC holds about you, please set out your request in
writing, and forward this to our Privacy Officer, using the contact
details set out at the end of this Privacy Policy.
To provide you with access to your personal information, the Desert
Knowledge CRC would normally provide you with a copy of the
relevant personal information (ordinarily, an electronic print-out
or a photocopy).
Additional Privacy Information
The Desert Knowledge CRC’s Privacy Policy may change from
time to time. The Desert Knowledge CRC’s Privacy Policy will
be made available to anyone who requests it, whether at our offices
or by use of our website.
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, if you wish to
complain about how we have handled personal information about you,
or if you wish to access or correct the personal information we
hold about you, please contact the Desert Knowledge CRC.
