Collection of personal information
Signature Properties Mudgee will only collect personal information, which is necessary for its functions/activities. Where possible, information will be directly collected from an individual that it concerns and only in a lawful, fair and reasonably unobtrusive way. When collecting personal information, Signature Properties Mudgee will take reasonable steps to ensure individuals are aware of:
- The identity of Signature Properties Mudgee
- The purpose of collecting the information
- The individual’s right to access the information
- The types of organisations to which Signature Properties Mudgee may disclose the information
- Any law requiring the information to be collected
- The consequences for the individual of failing to provide the information
Signature Properties Mudgee will, where practicable, collect personal information directly from individuals and whenever possible, make sure individuals know when you collect information about them from a third party. Signature Properties Mudgee will take reasonable steps to ensure the individual is aware of the matters detailed above.
Use and disclosure
Signature Properties Mudgee will not use/disclose personal information about an individual, other than for its original/primary purpose. The use/disclosure of the information for another purpose is not permitted, unless the person has consented to its use/disclosure for that other purpose.
Data quality
Signature Properties Mudgee will take reasonable care to ensure the personal information it collects, uses or discloses is accurate, complete and up-to-date.
Data security
Signature Properties Mudgee will take reasonable steps to protect any personal information from misuse and loss, and from any unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. If the information is no longer needed, it will be destroyed or permanently de-identified.
Openness
Signature Properties Mudgee has documented its policies on the use and management of personal information held. These policies are available on request.
Access and correction
Signature Properties Mudgee gives individuals’ access to their personal information and will correct it if it is wrong and if it is reasonable to do so. If access to information is refused, Signature Properties Mudgee will provide reasons for such refusal.
Anonymity
Where it is lawful and practical, Signature Properties Mudgee will give individuals the option of not identifying themselves when entering into transactions with it.
Transborder data flows
Signature Properties Mudgee will not disclose personal information to a recipient in a foreign country who is not subject to comparable privacy obligations, unless Signature Properties Mudgee has the consent of the relevant individual.
Sensitive information
As a general rule, Signature Properties Mudgee will not collect sensitive information. However, where sensitive information is to be collected, it will only be collected, used and disclosed with the individual’s consent or in accordance with legal requirements.