Privacy policy

C.E. Industries Pty Ltd (‘C.E. Industries’) is subject to the Privacy Act 1988 (‘the Act’). The Act regulates how C.E. Industries collects, uses, stores and discloses Personal Information . In this regard, C.E. Industries is committed to protecting the privacy of its clients, maintaining the confidentiality of their Personal Information and applying the Australian Privacy Principles (‘APP’).

C.E. Industries subscribes to the following Privacy Policy:

1.PERSONAL AND SENSITIVE INFORMATION

C.E. Industries will collect Personal Information and sometimes Sensitive Information e.g. financial records, tax file numbers and medical records, about its clients in order to provide services. C.E. Industries is committed to only collecting Personal Information which is necessary for the provision of services and the operation of C.E. Industries.

The provision of Personal Information by clients of C.E. Industries is optional. However C.E. Industries’ ability to provide services may be limited should the client choose not to provide the required Personal Information. If that occurs, C.E. Industries may end its services to the client.

2.COLLECTION

C.E. Industries will only collect Personal Information by lawful and fair means, and which is relevant to the scope of services it provides if required. If the need arises, further Personal Information may need to be collected from the client in the future. C.E. Industries will not collect Personal Information unless the information is reasonably necessary for C.E. Industries to conduct the services provided to the client.

When C.E. Industries collects Personal Information about an individual, C.E. Industries will take reasonable steps at or before the time of collection to ensure that the individual is aware of certain key matters, such as:

• the identity of C.E. Industries;
• the fact that the information has been collected;
• whether the information was required under an Australian law, or court/tribunal order, and the details of the law, court of tribunal, the purposes for which information is collected;
• the main consequences (if any) of not collecting the information;
• the organisations (or types of organisations) to which C.E. Industries would normally disclose information of that kind;
• the fact that the individual is able to access the information;
• how to complain about a breach of an APP; and
• whether the information is likely to be disclosed to overseas recipients.

3.SENSITIVE INFORMATION

C.E. Industries will not collect Sensitive Information unless:

• the information is reasonably necessary for C.E. Industries to conduct its services or;
• the collection of the information is required or authorised by or under an Australian law or a court/tribunal order;
• a Permitted General Situation exists in relation to the collection of the information by C.E. Industries; or
• a Permitted Health Situation exists in relation to the collection of the information by C.E. Industries.

4.DISCLOSURE BY C.E. INDUSTRIES

Clients agree C.E. Industries can disclose Personal Information to a third party e.g. accountants, banks, and government agencies if it is required as part of C.E. Industries providing its services. The client will, if it requests C.E. Industries in writing, be provided with details of the recipient. C.E. Industries will use its best efforts to provide its services without the need to disclose Personal Information and will obtain consent from the client should the need for disclosure other than in the ordinary course of the provision of its services arise, except where the information must be provided by C.E. Industries under:

• an Australian law; or
• a court/tribunal order; or
• other legal obligations.

5.DISCLOSURE FOR A SECONDARY PURPOSE

C.E. Industries will not use or disclose Personal Information for a secondary purpose unless

• it has obtained consent to do so;
• the individual would reasonably expect C.E. Industries to use or disclose the information for the secondary purpose which is directly related to the primary purpose;
• it is required or authorised under an Australian law or court/tribunal order;
• a Permitted General Situation exists;
• a Permitted Health Situation exists; or
• C.E. Industries believes it reasonably necessary for one or more enforcement activities by, or on behalf of an enforcement body.

Where C.E. Industries has used or disclosed information under b – f above, C.E. Industries will take steps as are reasonable to ensure the information is de-identified before being used or disclosed.

6.TRANSFER OF PERSONAL INFORMATION OVERSEAS

If C.E. Industries is required to transfer any Personal Information outside Australia, C.E. Industries will comply with the provisions of the Act which apply to cross border data flows. C.E. Industries will only transfer Personal Information overseas where the context of its services requires it. C.E. Industries will first take reasonable steps to ensure the recipient does not breach the APPs in relation to the information, except where:

• C.E. Industries believes the recipient is subject to a scheme offering the same protection as the Australian Privacy Principles, and there are mechanisms for the individual to enforce that protection;
• after being told that if the individual consents to the disclosure, C.E. Industries is not required to ensure that the recipient conforms to the APP, and the individual consents regardless;
• the disclosure is required or authorised under an Australian law or court/tribunal order; or
• a Permitted General Situation exists in relation to the disclosure of the information by C.E. Industries.

7.IDENTIFICATION

Where possible, and if directed by an individual, the individual will not be required to identify themselves when dealing with C.E. Industries in relation to particular services. The individual will be required to identify themselves however where:

• C.E. Industries is required or authorised under an Australian law or a court/tribunal order to deal only with individuals who have identified themselves; or
• it is impractical for C.E. Industries to deal with individuals who have not identified themselves. Generally, an individual will be required to identify themselves when they are a client of C.E. Industries. However, C.E. Industries will not disclose a client’s identity to a third party unless the services provided necessitates it, or as directed by the client. C.E. Industries will not adopt a government related identifier of an individual (including those assigned by a state or territory) as its own.

8.UNSOLICITED PERSONAL INFORMATION

If C.E. Industries receives unsolicited Personal Information, C.E. Industries will determine as soon as possible, whether the information is required for the client’s purposes with C.E. Industries. If the information is not required, provided it is lawful and reasonable to do so, C.E. Industries will either destroy the information, or ensure that it is made known to the individual.

9.SECURITY

C.E. Industries will use all prudent methods to keep all Personal Information safe and secure from unauthorised access through the use of firewalls, anti-virus software and secure filing systems. Where the Personal Information is no longer required for the purpose for which it was disclosed, and C.E. Industries is not required by law to retain it, C.E. Industries will take reasonable steps to destroy the information.

10.ACCESS TO PERSONAL INFORMATION

Clients are entitled to access their Personal Information held by C.E. Industries, provided that one of the following exceptions does not apply:

• C.E. Industries reasonably believes that giving access would pose a serious threat to the life, health or safety of an individual, or to public safety;
• giving access would in C.E. Industries’ opinion, have an unreasonable impact on the privacy of other individuals;
• the request for access is frivolous or vexatious;
• the information relates to existing or anticipated legal proceedings between C.E. Industries and the client, and would not be accessible through the process of discovery in those proceedings;
• giving access would reveal the intentions of C.E. Industries in relation to negotiations with the client in such a way as to prejudice those negotiations;
• giving access would be unlawful;
• denying access is required or authorised by or under an Australian law or a court/tribunal order;
• both of the following apply:
  • C.E. Industries has reason to suspect that unlawful activity, or misconduct of a serious nature, that relates to C.E. Industries’ functions or activities has been, is being or may be engaged in;
  • giving access would be likely to prejudice the taking of appropriate action in relation to the matter;
• giving access would be likely to prejudice one or more enforcement related activities conducted by, or on behalf of, an enforcement body; or
• giving access would reveal evaluative information generated within C.E. Industries in connection with a commercially sensitive decision making process.

Upon request by a client for access to Personal Information, C.E. Industries will respond and provide access within a reasonable time, if it is reasonable and practical to do so.

If C.E. Industries refuses to give the client access to the Personal Information for a reason detailed above, C.E. Industries must:

• endeavour to take reasonable steps to give access in a way that meets the needs of C.E. Industries and the client; or
• provide a written notice to the client that sets out:
  • the reasons for the refusal except to the extent that, having regard to the grounds for the refusal, it would be unreasonable to do so;
  • the mechanisms available to complain about the refusal; and
  • any other matter prescribed by the regulations to the Act.

C.E. Industries may charge a reasonable fee to the client for costs incurred in providing the information to the client.

11.INFORMATION INTEGRITY

C.E. Industries wishes to maintain the integrity of the Personal Information that it holds by updating its databases as required. Clients are encouraged to notify C.E. Industries immediately if there is a change to their Personal Information by contacting C.E. Industries’ Privacy Officer on 02 6280 6010.

If C.E. Industries is satisfied that Personal Information about a client held by C.E. Industries, having regard to the reason the Personal Information is held, is inaccurate, out of date, incomplete, irrelevant or misleading, or the client requests C.E. Industries to update or correct the Personal Information, then C.E. Industries will take all reasonable steps to correct the information. The client may request that C.E. Industries update the Personal Information provided by C.E. Industries to any other entity on behalf of the client.

Even if requested to do so, C.E. Industries may refuse to correct Personal Information, in which case C.E. Industries will give the client a written notice setting out:

• the reasons for the refusal to correct the Personal Information (except where it would be unreasonable to provide those reasons);
• mechanisms available to the client to complain about the refusal; and
• any other matter prescribed by regulation.

Where C.E. Industries has refused to correct the Personal Information of a client, the client may request that C.E. Industries associate a statement with the Personal Information that the Personal Information is inaccurate, out of date, incomplete, irrelevant or misleading. The statement will be made apparent to users of the Personal Information.

Where a request is made by a client to update or attach a statement to the information, C.E. Industries will respond within a reasonable period after the request is made.

12.CREDIT CARD INFORMATION

Credit card information may be obtained for payment processing only. Credit card information is not stored on C.E. Industries’ database, however receipts will be kept on file.

13.NAMES AND ADDRESSES

C.E. Industries values its clients greatly. It does keep a record of clients’ names and addresses. C.E. Industries also uses this list for its own marketing and distribution of material, and as a client, unless you tell us, C.E. Industries assumes you agree to receive material from us. However, this information is not and will not be divulged outside C.E. Industries, and a client can, of course, at any time, request to be removed from any list or mail or email material, and C.E. Industries will happily do so.

14.ERRORS

C.E. Industries will promptly correct any error about a client’s Personal Information as soon as it is brought C.E. Industries’ attention. Information on accessing Personal Information records may be obtained by contacting C.E. Industries’ Privacy Officer on 02 6280 6010.

15.COMPLAINTS

Clients may contact C.E. Industries’ Privacy Officer on 02 6280 6010 if a client has any concerns or complaints about the manner in which Personal Information has been collected or handled by C.E. Industries.