Purpose
This privacy policy sets out our information handling policies. We are bound by the Australian Privacy Principles and the Notifiable Data Breaches (the NDB) scheme under the Privacy Act.
This policy explains how we collect, store, verify, use and disclose the information we hold and the conditions under which information may be accessed. It also explains our obligations for responding to data breaches.
Privacy
We are bound by the Privacy Act, its Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Act, and its Privacy Amendment (Notifiable Data Breaches) Act, and we will protect personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). These principles govern how we can collect, use, hold and disclose personal information, and how we respond when a data breach (including cyber and data security breaches) is likely to result in serious harm to any individuals whose personal information is involved in the breach.
Privacy Policy
What kinds of personal information do we collect and hold?
When you speak to us about our provision of financial services to you (for example, applying for an interest in a fund), we may collect information that is necessary to be able to provide you with financial services.
For instance, we may ask for identification information such as your name, address, and date of birth. Any unsolicited personal information we may collect will be promptly destroyed.
Why do we collect, hold, use and disclose personal information?
The main reason we collect, use, hold and disclose personal information is so we can service your request for financial services. This may include:
- Checking your eligibility for our financial services;
- Providing you with financial services; and
- Helping you manage our financial services
How do we collect personal information?
We collect most personal information directly from you. Sometimes we collect personal information about you from other people such as publicly available sources of information.
How do we hold personal information?
Much of the personal information we hold will be stored electronically and securely by us at the offices of the fund administrator. We use a range of security measures to protect the personal information we hold.
Who do we disclose your personal information to, and why?
Sometimes we may disclose your personal information to organisations outside our operations. For example, with the administrator of a fund, so that it may perform its duties for the fund and our financial services.
What is an eligible data breach?
In accordance with the Scheme of the Privacy Act, we (along with our service providers) are required to notify you of any unauthorised access, disclosure or loss of personal information.
In these circumstances, we perform an assessment to determine if there has been an eligible data breach. To do so, we consider if the access or disclosure of personal information is likely to result in serious harm to the individuals affected by the suspected data breach.
If we determine there has been an eligible data breach, then you will be notified as soon as practicable. We will notify the affected party will the details of the breach and the recommended steps to take to mitigate any concern. As required, we will report an eligible data breach to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
In summary, subject to certain exemptions, the scheme requires us to:
- carry out a reasonable and expeditious assessment if there are reasonable grounds to suspect that there may have been an eligible data breach (and to take reasonable steps to complete that assessment within 30 days); and
- make the prescribed notifications (to the OAIC, and if practicable, to affected individuals) as soon as we are aware that there are reasonable grounds to believe that there has been an eligible data breach. The notifications must include a description of the data breach, the kinds of information concerned and recommendations about the steps individuals should take in response to the data breach.
Who do we notify when there is a data breach of your personal information?
We are obliged to notify individuals whose personal information is involved in a data breach that is likely to result in serious harm (i.e. eligible data breaches). This notification must include recommendations about the steps individuals should take in response to the breach. The OAIC must also be notified of eligible data breaches.
Do we disclose personal information overseas?
We may disclose your personal information to recipients located outside Australia. These entities may include our service providers.
Do we use or disclose personal information for marketing?
We may use your personal information to offer you further financial services that we believe may interest you. We will not do this if you tell us not to.
Access to and correction of personal information
You can request access to the personal information we hold about you. You can also ask for corrections to be made.
Resolving your privacy concerns and complaints – your rights
If you are concerned about how your personal information is being handled or if you would like to make a
complaint, please contact us. If you are not satisfied by our response to an error or complaint about our privacy practices, you may refer to the OAIC (see www.oaic.gov.au).
Contact us
If there is anything you would like to discuss, please contact us. If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy policy or practices, please contact us. This information is provided for information only and it does not constitute an offer or invitation to enter into any legal agreement of any kind of financial services.