Privacy Policy Document

Introduction
Barron & Rawson Pty Ltd is committed to protecting the privacy of all personal information received in it's business dealings, and is governed in the collection, use and storage of personal information by the National Privacy Principles which are contained in a Schedule to the Privacy Act 1988 as amended by the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000.

Information and Contact Details
A Privacy Officer has been appointed by the company, who can be contacted to discuss any questions regarding your privacy in relation to Barron & Rawson Pty Ltd and the Privacy Act - refer to contact details at the end of this document.

Types of Information Collected
During the normal course of business, Barron & Rawson Pty Ltd collects information concerning employees, contractors, suppliers and customers which may include some of the following personal information :

· Contact details including address, telephone/fax numbers and email address

· Financial information including salaries/wages, credit history, purchasing history, family support payments, union membership payments, superannuation payments, bank account details, and other possible related details.

· More general information including tax file number, date of birth, next of kin etc

Reasons for Collecting Information
This information is required by the company for a number of reasons, including :

· Ability to pay wages/salaries direct to an employees bank account

· Ability to pay suppliers accounts

· Ability to pay statutory and 3rd party authorities with necessary payments
· Financial management of the company's affairs

· Ability to provide credit account facilities to customers

· Ability to contact employees, customers and suppliers

· Assessment of potential employees

· Administrative functions of the company

· Ability to review employees industrial injuries and accidents

· To communicate marketing information with existing and potential customers

How Personal Information May be Collected
Personal information may be collected in a number of different ways eg :

· Directly from you eg employment application information, banking details and phone contacts etc.

· From 3rd parties such as employment agencies, references etc

· From publicly available sources

· When legally required to do so

Information Contracted Out
This company does not contract out any functions that would require the disclosure of personal information to any third party locally or overseas.

Electronic Information Collection
Barron & Rawson Pty Ltd does not use electronic means or cookies to acquire personal information other than general communications via email.

Personal Identifiers
This company does not use personal identifiers in any dealings other than where required by law or statute.

Disclosure of Personal Information
Personal information may be disclosed to appropriate parties in certain circumstances as required by law or under normal business practices eg

· Government departments that have approved access

· Law enforcement agencies

· In response to references provided by an applicant for employment or credit facilities

· To facilitate direct payment of salary/wages to banks

· Health providers in the case of accident or injury

· Next of kin

Access to Personal Information
Barron & Rawson Pty Ltd has an open policy on the access of personal information by individuals and promotes the confirmation by individuals that any personal information held is correct and up to date. Access to personal information can be gained via a request in writing to the Privacy Officer of the company. The company may decline access to personal information if the information requested is not relevant to, or concerning of the applicant.

Disputes Arising re Personal Information
If a dispute arises regrading the access to personal information, a complaint can be lodged with the Privacy Commissioner for consideration and resolution. The resolution may include publication of the dispute and/or the determination of compensation to redress any loss or damage to an individual.

Storage of Personal Information
Barron & Rawson Pty Ltd takes every precaution in the safe recording and storage of personal information, and provides the following security safeguards :

· Any electronically stored personal information (computer) is secured by individual passwords to each computer terminal and can only be accessed by the relevant operator or department managers with a genuine need for the information.

· Any personal information stored in print form, is retained under locked office or locked storage cabinet conditions or within coded safes, and can only be accessed by senior personnel with a genuine need for the information

Additional Information
Additional information on the Privacy Act can be obtained directly from the web site of the Office of the Federal Privacy Commissioner - www.privacy.gov.au or by telephone to the Privacy Hotline - 1300 363 992 (local call charge).

Privacy Officer for Barron & Rawson Pty Ltd - Contact Details
Mrs Sue Flanagan

Barron & Rawson Pty Ltd
35-37 Marigold Street
Revesby NSW 2212

Telephone (02) 9771 6800

Fax (02) 9772 1892

Email info@barronrawson.com.au