From 21 December 2001, private organizations need to comply with the National Privacy Principles (NPP’s) as contained in the Privacy Act (1988). The NPP’s set out how private sector organisations should collect, use, keep secure and disclose personal information. The Forum policy is set out below.
The Forum does not collect personal information unless necessary for our functions and activities.
The Forum does not disclose information to any other organisations unless required in relation to the primary purpose. We do not release any information for matters such as direct marketing, and do not sell any mailing lists.
The Forum undertakes best endeavours to keep all information secure. Electronic data, kept on our computers, is backed up regularly. Our physical files are stored in premises that are secured by locked doors, and security alarms.
Due to the nature of the The Forum activities – mainly charitable and personal service, we sometimes collect sensitive and confidential information. The only reason we will release any information is in connection with our primary activities, or related to the primary purpose, and only if it would be a reasonable expectation to disclose the information. The release of certain information may be a legal requirement.
If any information is to be published, or released publicly, we shall gain individual permission for that purpose.