Beechworth INC is committed to safeguarding the privacy of personal information collected, held, and managed by our organization. Personal information refers to data that can identify an individual directly or indirectly.
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This document aims to provide a framework for Beechworth INC to address privacy concerns effectively.
Policy
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Beechworth INC gathers and manages various personal information to fulfill the needs of its members and affiliated committees. The organization is dedicated to ensuring this information is handled in a manner that individuals would reasonably expect—securely and accessible. Our Privacy Policy aligns with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
Beechworth INC upholds the following principles as the minimum standards for handling personal information:
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Collect only information necessary for our primary functions.
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Inform stakeholders about the purpose of data collection and its administration.
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Use and disclose personal information solely for its primary function or a directly related purpose, or with the individual's consent.
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Securely store personal information to prevent unauthorized access.
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Provide individuals access to their personal information and the right to request corrections.
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Collection
Beechworth INC will:
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Collect information only necessary for its primary functions.
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Notify stakeholders about the purpose of data collection and its administration.
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Inform stakeholders about their right to access their information.
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Use and Disclosure
Beechworth INC will:
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Use or disclose information only for the primary purpose for which it was collected or a directly related purpose.
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Obtain consent from the individual for any other uses.
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Data Quality
Beechworth INC will:
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Ensure the information collected is accurate, complete, up-to-date, and relevant.
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Data Security and Retention
Beechworth INC will:
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Protect information against misuse, loss, unauthorized access, and modification.
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Destroy records in accordance with the organization’s Records Management Policy.
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Openness
Beechworth INC will:
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Ensure stakeholders are aware of the Privacy Policy and its purposes.
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Make this information readily available through publications and the organization’s website.
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Access and Correction
Beechworth INC will:
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Ensure individuals can access and correct their personal information if it is inaccurate, incomplete, misleading, or not up-to-date.
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Anonymity
Beechworth INC will:
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Provide stakeholders the option to remain anonymous when completing evaluation forms or surveys.
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Sharing Information with Other Organizations
Beechworth INC will:
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Release personal information to external or third-party agencies only with the individual's explicit permission, which requires a signed release form.
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Share information with third parties upon the individual’s request.
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If you wish to opt out of communications, mailing lists, or have any feedback or questions regarding this or any other policy, please contact us at bworth.inc@gmail.com