Privacy Statement

Advance Personnel's agency and service policies and procedures are designed to comply with the Privacy Act (1988) and the National Privacy Principles (2001). Advance Personnel's Privacy Policy for people with a disability provides details as to the collection, use, access and protection of personal information. It is our responsibility to ensure both employees and service users understand and assist in developing ways in which we can improve privacy within the organisation.

Collection (NPP 1)

Personal information collected is used to provide employment assistance for people with a disability to obtain and maintain employment. Information collected is provided by the individual.

Use and Disclosure (NPP 2)

Permission is obtained from the individual before seeking information, and the purpose for the use of information is clearly explained. Personal information is current and relevant to employment services and support. The way in which the information is used respects the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of the individual. The agency maintains policies related to consent, disclosure and duty of care.

Data Quality (NPP 3)

Advance Personnel maintains service procedures and guidelines related to recording personal information. The agency conducts internal audits to ensure information being collected meets the required standard.

Data Security (NPP 4)

Service user information is maintained in a secure office facility and employee access is restricted to those who need to use the information for providing employment services. After an individual has left the agency, files are archived for a period of 3 years, then destroyed.

Privacy Policy and Openness (NPP 5)

Advance Personnel maintains a Privacy Policy for people with a disability who use our service. The agency promotes the Privacy Policy in various formats to ensure all individuals understand how their information is being protected.

Access and Correction (NPP 6)

Ways in which private information can be accessed are promoted to service users. All information collected in personal files by the agency is accessible to individuals to view and copy. Agency procedures ensure that information is accurate and any alterations are made with permission from the individual.

Commonwealth Government Identifiers (NPP 7)

Advance Personnel does not use Government identifiers as its own.

Anonymity (NPP 8)

Due to the nature of our business of providing a direct service to individuals, anonymity is not appropriate.

Transborder Data Flow (NPP 9)

Not Applicable

Collection of Sensitive Information (NPP 10)

Advance Personnel ensures that service users give consent to maintain and use sensitive information for the purpose of reporting to Government and securing and maintaining employment.

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