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RSG Australia Privacy Statement |
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Privacy PolicyPurposeThe purpose of this document is to outline the RSG Australia Limited ("RSG Australia") policy in relation to Privacy. This Policy is designed to clearly communicate to you how RSG Australia handles your information. It will provide you with a better and more complete understanding of the type of personal information that RSG Australia holds about you and the way RSG Australia handles that information.ScopeThis policy has application to all employees working at RSG Australia.PolicyRSG Australia must comply with the requirements of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cwth) as amended from time to time ("the Act"). The core requirements of the Act are set out in the National Privacy Principles ("NPPs"). The NPPs set out how RSG Australia should collect, use, keep secure and disclose personal information. The NPPs also give individuals a right to know what information RSG Australia holds about him or her and a right to correct it if it is wrong.Application of this PolicyRSG Australia is committed to complying with the requirements of the Act. This statement sets out the RSG Australia policy for handling personal information collected when dealing with patients, business partners, related companies and health service providers.From time to time, RSG Australia may modify this policy statement as a result of an update or change in the services we provide. Where this occurs we will publish changes on the company web site www.rsgaustralia.com.au . What personal information does RSG Australia collect?"Personal Information" is any information or opinion from which an individual's identity may be ascertained. RSG Australia only collects information that is necessary to assist in providing services. RSG Australia collects information from you that is necessary to provide you with health recruitment services. Often this may include collecting information about your health history, family history, your ethnic background or your current lifestyle to assist the recruitment team in finding you work.RSG Australia generally collects personal information such as an individual's name, address, e-mail address, date of birth and other related information. RSG Australia will usually collect your personal information directly from you however; we may need to collect information about you from a third party (such as a relative or former employer). This will only be done if you have consented for us to collect your information in this way. Why does RSG Australia collect and use this information?RSG Australia does not collect personal information unless it first asks its candidates or the individual for it. RSG Australia only uses your personal information for the purpose you have given the information to us unless one of the following applies:The other purpose is directly related to the purpose for which you have given us the information and you would reasonably expect, or we have told you, that your information is usually disclosed for another purpose or to other individuals, organisations or agencies; • Internal business operations such as planning, product development, research and reporting to RSG Australia related companies • You have consented for us to use your information for another purpose; • RSG Australia is required or authorised by law to disclose your information for another purpose; the disclosure of your information by RSG Australia will prevent or lessen a serious and imminent threat to somebody's life or health; or • The disclosure of your information by RSG Australia is reasonably necessary for the enforcement of the criminal law or a law imposing a penalty or sanction, or for the protection of public revenue. Disclosure of Personal InformationRSG Australia, in using personal information for recruitment purposes, may need to disclose personal information to various organisations and /or parties including the government institutions, insurance companies and contracted service providers, business partners and related organisations.Where such information is provided to another organisation, RSG Australia will ensure that the other organisation commits to the preservation of privacy and compliance with the National Privacy Principles in respect to those transactions. How does RSG Australia protect personal information?RSG Australia exercises great care to protect the personal information held. This includes, among other things, using secure information technology techniques such as firewalls, encryption and password protection.Internally, RSG Australia restricts access to personal information to employees or parties who need access to the information in order to do their jobs. These employees or parties are limited in number, and are committed to maintaining confidentiality. In dealing with clients, RSG Australia will identify those persons as necessary before personal information is disclosed or discussed. How can you help protect your information?If you are providing personal information to or receiving personal information from RSG Australia, you are requested to take all necessary steps to ensure that it is accurate, complete and up to date.How can you correct, access and update your information?An individual may view his or her personal information at any time (subject to the Act) and tell us if he or she believes the information is incorrect by contacting RSG Australia at the address below.What to do if you have a complaint?Any complaint regarding a possible breach of privacy by RSG Australia should be directed to the Privacy Officer at the following address:By Letter Suite 4 Level 5 241 O’Riordan Street Mascot NSW 2020 By email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it By telephone: (02) 9215 8960 By facsimile: (02) 9215 8969 |
1800 220 999 (Within Australia)
+61 2 9215 8960 (International)
