PRIVACY POLICY
Privacy Policy for Clergy Abused Network Inc.
The Clergy Abused Network (CAN) is committed to providing quality services.
This policy outlines CAN’s ongoing responsibility in how we manage and protect the privacy of personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Commonwealth) and the Australian Privacy Principles 2014.
https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/australian-privacy-principles
CAN is a survivor-centred organisation. We respect the privacy, autonomy, and lived experience of every person who engages with us.
Respect for Survivors and Supporters
CAN believes and supports people who contact us.
People do not need to qualify themselves, prove their experiences, or share personal history in order to receive support, attend meetings, access information, or connect with our community.
You may choose what you share, when you share it, or if you share anything at all. You may also choose to remain anonymous.
We only collect personal information when it is necessary and with your consent.
What is personal information? Why do we collect it?
Examples of personal information include name, postcodes, email addresses residential addresses and phone numbers.
We may need to collect this information:
- for communications such as newsletters, information regarding meetings and events, or any other purpose relating to C.A.N Inc.
- we may collect information for statistical purposes about work undertaken, to ensure that we are providing services aligned to the need of our CAN community
- to manage volunteers, members and contractors and the support they provide
- to understand the needs of our members
Types of information we collect
The type of information we may collect, includes (but is not limited to):
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Date of becoming a member
- Date ceased to be a member
- Any other contact details you wish to provide
This information can be kept in physical or electronic form.
Quality of your Personal Information
It is important to us that your Personal Information is up to date. We will take reasonable steps to ensure that your Personal Information is accurate, complete, and current. If you change your contact details such that the information we have is inaccurate, please advise us as soon as possible so we can update our records and ensure we can continue to provide quality services to you.
Sensitive Information
Sensitive information is information about racial or ethnic origin, health, political opinions, religious, sexual preferences. We may collect sensitive information.
Disclosure of Personal Information
Your Personal Information may need to be disclosed in some circumstances including the following:
- When you have given permission
- Where required or authorised by law.
- Funding bodies, government agencies or partners when required
All third parties must comply with privacy and confidentiality standards.
We will not sell, rent or trade your personal information to anyone.
How we protect your personal information
We will ensure that your personal information is securely stored to protect it from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
Information is destroyed or permanently de-identified when it is no longer required for any purpose for which it was collected.
CAN employees and volunteers and data processes are obliged to respect the confidentiality of any personal information held by the organisation.
Collecting information through online sources
By using our website, and voluntarily providing us with personal information, you consent to the collection, use of personal information as described in this policy.
Policy Updates
This Policy may change from time to time and is available on our website.
Privacy Policy Complaints and Enquiries
If you have any queries or complaints about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at: info@clergyabusednetwork.org.au