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From 21 December 2001, the Privacy Act, 1988 ('the Act') was extended to private sector organisations, including Australian Institute of Office Professionals (AIOP) (ABN 68 004 992 527). The Act requires private sector organisations like us to comply with ten (10) National Privacy Principles (NPPs). The NPP's establish minimum standards in relation to the collection, holding, use disclosure, management, access, correction and disposal of Personal Information about natural persons.
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This Privacy Statement applies to this website which is operated by AIOP under the domain name www.aiop.com.au ('the AIOP website') However, this Privacy Statement is subject to any specific provisions about privacy that may be contained in other sections of the AIOP website. In the event of any inconsistency between the provisions of the Privacy Statement and such other specific provisions, the latter shall prevail.
AIOP is committed to protecting the privacy and security of Personal Information collected about you. This Privacy Statement explains how the personal Information collected about you will be handled by us. From time to time we may amend information provided on this website, including this Privacy Statement. Consequently, you are encouraged to visit the AIOP website and this Privacy Statement on a regular basis. By visiting the AIOP website, you are accepting the practises described in this Privacy Statement.
'Personal Information' means information or an opinion about an individual whose identity is apparent or can reasonably be ascertained from the information.
The type of Personal Information that AIOP collects about you, depends on how you use the AIOP website. For example, we will collect Personal Information about you if you register with AIOP as a member; register with AIOP online to use the PD online service and/or enrol in online learning; enrol in AIOP Program and/or Public Practise Program, order a product; post messages to forums; publish resumes; publish jobs or set up a job alert in Recruitment and Careers; participate in a discussion group; communicate to us via email; or volunteer survey information. Generally speaking, the purpose of collection and the minimum information which you must provide us, will be conveyed to you at the time of collection.
AIOP takes reasonable steps to ensure that your personal information is stored securely. Transmissions sent to or from our websites are routinely monitored for quality control and systems administration. Unfortunately, no data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. Whilst we strive to protect your personal information from misuse, loss and unauthorised access, we cannot guarantee the security of any information you transmit to us or receive from our online information services. These activities are conducted at your own risk. Once we receive your transmission, we do our very best to ensure its security.
Credit card information is among the most important data that may be collected and/or transmitted. AIOP requests that customers do not send credit card information via email.
Always close your browser when you have finished your user session. This is to ensure that others cannot access your personal information and correspondence if you share a computer with someone else or are using a computer in a public place like a library or Internet cafe. You as an individual are responsible for the security of and access to your own computer.
Please be aware that whenever you voluntarily disclose personal information over the Internet (for example: in discussion forums, via email, or in chat sites) that this information can be collected and used by others. In short, if you post personal information in publicly accessible online forums, you may receive unsolicited messages from other parties in return.
Ultimately, you are solely responsible for maintaining the secrecy of your username and passwords and any account information. Please be careful and responsible whenever you are using the Internet and our website.