THE PRIVACY STATEMENT GOVERNING THIS WEBSITE

The Catholic Military Ordinariate of Australia (“the Military Ordinariate”) respects the privacy rights of all individuals associated with parish community life and/or workplaces falling within the auspices of the Military Ordinariate.

In accordance with the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000, the Military Ordinariate has adopted and is bound by the ten (10) national Privacy Principles established by the Federal Privacy Commission and is set out in the Act (visit http://www.privacy.gov.au)

It is our intention that all personal, sensitive and health information of parishioners, clients, members of religious institutes, parents/guardians, contractors, staff and prospective employees (considered “consumers” under the Act) is to be private and to be used for the sole purpose it was collected and recorded for, in order to fulfill the mission and directions of the Military Ordinariate.

The Military Ordinariate intends to collect personal information in a fair and lawful manner. Prior to the collection of information, the following will be disclosed:

  • Purpose of the collection;
  • Access details; and
  • Other information relating to the collection.

Sensitive information will not be collected unless:

  • The consumer has consented;
  • It is required by law; or
  • Other specified circumstances demand it (eg, health and safety).

Information held in relation to its consumers includes, but is not limited to:

  • Details of children and their parents and/or guardians;
  • Personal background matters;
  • Contribution to fundraising; and
  • Work history (including references).

This information may be held for a number of reasons, including:

  • Ensuring all parties meet their obligations under relevant legislation;
  • The receipt of sacraments or pastoral care; and
  • Work to be undertaken by staff or volunteers in a parish/agency.

The Military Ordinariate will only use or disclose information in relation to the purpose for which it was collected. It will not disclose or distribute to a third party any such information that is supplied unless we have our consumer’s specific consent or are required to do so by law. However, for security reasons, personal information collected by the Military Ordinariate during the registration process will be handed over to the Australian Government and security background checks on applications may be conducted in accordance with Australian law. By submitting the Military Ordinariate's Registration Form, applications automatically indicate that they consent to this check.

Reasonable steps will be taken to protect personal, sensitive and health information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, disclosure or alteration. We may distribute aggregated statistical information for reporting purposes, but personally identifying information will not be distributed to third parties.

Consumers may at any time request access to their personal, sensitive or health information. If a consumer believes that any of the personal, sensitive or health information held by us is incomplete or inaccurate, in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy legislation, they have the right to notify us and make any updates or corrections.

Individual privacy issues can be discussed in the first instance with the individual's group leader or local military WYD08 organiser. If an individual believes that their privacy has been breached and cannot be resolved at the local level, a complaint may be made in writing to the Military Ordinariate of Australia's WYD08 Coordinator. In order for such complaints to be properly investigated, they should identify the person whose privacy appears to have been breached. Anonymous complaints will not be dealt with.

From time to time this statement may be reviewed to ensure that it remains relevant and appropriate.