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Privacy PolicyStandard Privacy Statement for Student Related Forms/Publications/Websites Privacy Statement for Staff Information Document for Printing (PDF file 15KB) When dealing with personal or health information about individuals, the University of Melbourne is obliged to comply with the Information Privacy Act (VIC) 2000 and the Health Records Act (VIC) 2001 In this policy a reference to ‘information’ is a reference to both health information and personal information. The University's Privacy Officer is the University Secretary Ms Janet White. The Privacy Officer's page provides detailed information about the contact details of the Privacy Officer, complaints procedures and other aspects of the University's privacy regime. Personal information means: information or an opinion (including information or an opinion forming part of a database), whether true or not, and whether recorded in a material form or not, about an individual whose identity is apparent, or can reasonably be ascertained, from the information or opinion, but does not include health information. Health information means:
The University is constrained by the Acts to collect information only where it is necessary for one or more of our functions or activities. When we collect information about an individual, we will take reasonable steps to inform the individual of:
Some personal information, such as information about an individual’s ethnicity or religious beliefs, may be regarded as 'sensitive information'. We will only collect sensitive or health information with consent of the individual concerned, or as otherwise allowed by the Acts, or as required or authorised by or under law. The University will only use or disclose information:
When a University department collects information, the purposes for which the information is collected will usually be made clear on any forms that are to be completed, or will be apparent from the circumstances. When required, we will seek your consent to use your information in a particular way. If you require more specific information about the way in which your information is used or disclosed, please contact the relevant University department or the University’s Privacy Officer. The University will take reasonable steps to ensure that the information we hold is accurate & complete. The University will take reasonable steps to protect information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. Information will be destroyed if it is no longer needed for any legitimate purpose. Access and correction of your information is handled by the University in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 1982. Transferring information outside VictoriaThe University will not transfer information outside Victoria except in certain circumstances including where:
Standard Privacy Statement for Student Related Forms/Publications/Websites |
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Date Created: 14 July 2005 |
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