Privacy Policy
Following is The Hornery Institute's Privacy and Personal Information Management Policy and Website Privacy Statement.
The Hornery Institute
Privacy and Personal Information Management Policy
The Hornery Institute (ACN 095 778 224) collects, handles, uses and in certain circumstances discloses "personal information" (being information about an individual whose identity is apparent or can reasonably be ascertained eg. name, address and telephone number). We treat personal information provided to us with respect and integrity.
We strive to comply with the National Privacy Principles ("NPPs") in the Privacy Act 1988 ("Privacy Act").
Collection of personal information
We only collect personal information that is necessary for our functions and activities.
Generally, we try to collect personal information directly from you, however there are certain situations in which we may collect personal information about you from someone else. In either case, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that you are aware of the purposes for which the information is collected, and what we do with it.
In certain circumstances we may collect sensitive information such as health information or membership of a trade union. We will only collect this information with your consent or otherwise in accordance with the law.
Use and disclosure of personal information
We will generally use and disclose your personal information for reasons related to the main purpose for which the information was collected, or where you have consented to the use or disclosure.
We may provide personal information about you to those who assist us in providing our services, or provide services to us (eg. research and mailing houses).
We may otherwise use or disclose your personal information where required or authorised by the Privacy Act or other law, which may include emergency situations and assisting law enforcement agencies.
Access and updating personal information
If you need to access or correct any personal information we hold about you, please contact us using the "Contact Details" set out below. In certain circumstances, we may not be required by law to provide you with access or to correct your personal information. If that is the case, we will give you our reasons for that decision.
We will take reasonable steps to make sure that the personal information we collect, use and disclose is accurate, complete and up-to-date.
Maintenance and protection of personal information
We will take reasonable steps to protect all of the personal information we hold from misuse and loss and from unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. This protection applies in relation to information stored in both electronic and hard copy form.
Please note that in accordance with the Privacy Act, the NPPs and this Policy may not apply in certain circumstances relating to:
- our handling of information relating to current or former employees; and
- our provision of services to State or Territory authorities.
This Policy relates to our current privacy practices at the published date. We may vary this privacy policy statement from time to time and variations will be notified on our website (
www.horneryinstitute.com) or you may request a current copy from our Privacy Officer.
References to "us", "we" and "our" are references to The Hornery Institute and references to "you" or "your" are references to individuals who deal with The Hornery Institute.
Contact details
If you have any questions or feedback about this Policy, wish to make a query about your personal information or make a complaint about the way in which we have handled your personal information, please contact our Privacy Officer:
Privacy Officer Contact details
If you have any questions or feedback about this Policy, wish to make a query about your personal information or make a complaint about the way in which we have handled your personal information, please contact our Privacy Officer:
Privacy Officer
- The Hornery Institute
- Suite 303, Level 3
- 16-20 Barrack Street
- Sydney NSW 2000
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| Email: |
info@horneryinstitute.com |
| Phone: |
(02) 9290 2044 |
| Fax: |
(02) 9290 2311 |
Version 1 - Date of Publication: 10 November 2003
The Hornery Institute
Website Privacy Statement
This Website Privacy Statement applies to this website which is operated by the Hornery Institute under the domain name horneryinstitute.com and hornery.com ("Website").
We are committed to protecting the privacy of your "personal information" (being information about an individual whose identity is apparent or can reasonably be ascertained eg. name, address and telephone number). Our [click on the link Privacy and Personal Information Management Policy] (the "Policy") applies to the use and collection of information in this Website, in addition to this Website Privacy Statement.
We will post any changes to the Policy or Website Privacy Statement on the Website. After the changes take effect, all new information collected, will be subject to such changes.
In the event of any inconsistency between the provisions of this Website Privacy Statement and those other specific and additional privacy provisions that apply to certain sections of the Website, the specific and additional provisions will prevail.
Particular to this Website:
Personal information about you may be collected on this Website when you submit requests for services or information, messages and comments, or in participating in such things as an online surveys.
Related purposes for which personal information may be used or disclosed include purposes connected with the operation, administration, development or enhancement of this Website.
If you are a registered user of this Website, you can access and update the information on your profile at any time by contacting us.
We use a number of mechanisms to protect the security and integrity of personal information. Unfortunately, no data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed as completely secure. So while we strive to protect such information, we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information transmitted to us. Once any personal information comes into our possession, we will take reasonable steps to protect that information from misuse, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.
This Website may, from time to time, contain links to the websites of other organisations which may be of interest to you. Linked websites are responsible for their own privacy practices and you should check those websites for their respective privacy statements.
References to "us", "we" and "our" are references to The Hornery Institute and references to "you" or "your" are references to individuals who deal with The Hornery Institute via its Website.
Contact details
If you have any questions or feedback about this Statement, wish to make a query about your personal information or make a complaint about the way in which we have handled your personal information, please contact our Privacy Officer:
Privacy Officer
- The Hornery Institute
- Suite 303, Level 3
- 16-20 Barrack Street
- Sydney NSW 2000
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| Email: |
info@horneryinstitute.com |
| Phone: |
(02) 9290 2044 |
| Fax: |
(02) 9290 2311 |
Version 1 - Date of Publication: 10 November 2003
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