Privacy Policy

This document sets out the privacy policy of the Diabetes Vaccine Development Centre (DVDC).

The DVDC strongly advocates the protection of all personal information. DVDC's commitment to this policy ensures that individuals are made aware of:

a) when information about them is being collected;

b) the purpose for which it is being collected;

c) whether the information may be passed on to third parties; and

d) the rights of individuals to have some control over the way any information about them is handled and maintained.

This Policy is drafted to adhere to the National Privacy Principles outlined in the Privacy Act. More information about the Act is available on the Australian Privacy Commissioner’s website at http://www.privacy.gov.au or on the Privacy Hotline number 1300 363 992.

This Policy applies only to the collection and use of personal information by DVDC.

In the course of managing the DVDC website, DVDC may collect personal information.

DVDC limits the collection of personal information to that which is required to perform its functions and meet objectives. DVDC may also collect personal information in order to process applications for membership of, or employment with, DVDC.

DVDC's website does not use cookies or other technology to collect user information or track usage. DVDC's website may feature links to other websites. DVDC is not responsible for the content and privacy practices of other such websites.

The way in which DVDC uses personal information is dictated by the purpose for which the information was collected. As most information is collected directly from the relevant individual, that individual will normally be aware of the purpose of the collection.

DVDC will only use personal information for a purpose other than the primary purpose (a secondary purpose) where:

a) that individual has consented;

b) the secondary purpose is directly related to the primary purpose and the individual would reasonably expect DVDC to use or disclose the information in such a way; or

c) it is permitted or required by law, or it is in the interests of public safety to do so.

Access to personal information held by DVDC is limited to those employees who specifically require it to carry out work responsibilities. This extends to protecting personal information from misuse and loss, as well as from modification and disclosure.

All personal information will only be retained for a reasonable period of time. DVDC endeavours to maintain the security and integrity of all facilities by which personal information is stored.

DVDC is committed to processing personal information promptly and accurately. As part of this commitment, individuals who have provided personal information to DVDC may request access to their information in order to verify that it is accurate, complete and up-to-date.

Requests for access or correction to personal information should be directed to the DVDC. DVDC reserves the right to refuse a request if it is vexatious or frivolous, or if legally entitled to do so.

People who subscribe to one of DVDC's mailing lists, if any, may decide at any time to unsubscribe from the list. Instructions for unsubscribing will appear in the footer of all list emails, as well as on the DVDC website.

DVDC reserves the right to revise this policy at any time and those people who volunteer their personal details to DVDC are deemed to acknowledge and be bound by this policy and any changes made to it. This in no way affects the protection afforded under the relevant laws, according to which this policy was developed.