Electronic records, including emails and diary notes, should be stored in a password protected folder on your computer that no one else can access. Date Adopted: 1996 Next Review Date 2021 Version: 06 CIR 25.02.18 File Path: S:\PPD\.NDIS PPD\Approved NDIS Policy for Website\NDIS SER DEL 7 - Unauthorised use or disclosure of child protection information is an offence and may be punishable by a fine or imprisonment. This may be information that you receive or information that you create. work arrangements and availability) may be disclosed as necessary for case planning purposes or to obtain appropriate support services for a child and their family, to brief the Director of Child Protection Litigation about court matters and comply with disclosure obligations in court proceedings, to assist other government agencies, such as education, health, housing or police, in relation to the performance of functions relevant to the safety and wellbeing of a child (e.g. What can I do if my personal information has not been managed properly? The Information Privacy team’s contact details are: Phone: (07) 3224 2935Email: privacy@csyw.qld.gov.auOnline: www.csyw.qld.gov.au/privacy, Department of Child Safety, Youth and WomenRight to Information, Information Privacy and ScreeningLocked Bag 3405Brisbane QLD 4001, 1Child Protection Act 1999, schedule 1(f) 2Information Privacy Act 1999, section 12 3For example, Child Protection Act 1999, sections 186, 187, 189. For example, we may collect information about your family dynamics, your relationship with children in your care, how you interact with other parties, how you manage contact with a child’s parents or how you will ensure that the child attends school and regular medical appointments. 14.46 The principal piece of federal legislation governing information privacy in Australia is the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth),which regulates the handling of personal information by the Australian Government and the ACT Government—to which 11 Information Privacy Principles apply—and the private sector—to which 10 National Privacy Principles apply. How satisfied are you with your experience today? it is necessary for certain law enforcement. The Privacy Act also regulates the privacy component of the consumer credit reporting system, tax file numbers, and health and medical research. This information may be recorded in a document, or form part of a database2. a data sharing agreement with various government departments or with corporations for the sharing of information collected from survey respondents. Child Safety may use information posted in kicbox if it indicates harm or risk of harm to a child. The notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law. 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