Your Privacy

Introduction

This site is maintained for the International Security Management & Crime Prevention Institute ("ISMCPI") by Amtac Professional Services Pty Ltd ("Amtac").  This privacy statement applies to any personal information provided to ISMCPI.  The following paragraphs explain in general terms how Amtac protects the privacy of personal information, however it may be collected. 

As a responsible business, Amtac respects and complies with Privacy Principles as required pursuant to the legislation applicable within the jurisdictions in which it operates.  Privacy requirements may vary between jurisdictions, so if you have any concerns or questions, please email Rick Draper, at Rick.Draper@ismcpi.org.

Collecting information

As this is a dynamic site often involving registration related transactions, and opportunities to contribute information, the types of personal information that we collect from you will vary.  For example, in making an application to attend an ISMCPI professional development program, it is necessary to obtain details such as your name, address, contact telephone numbers and email address, and matters relevant to your registration.  

Amtac may collect information when you contact us in person or by telephone, forward  correspondence or forms (whether by letter, fax or email), or visit web sites maintained by Amtac. Due to the nature of the services provided to clients, Amtac may also collect information from a third party.  For example:-

  • from authorised parties updating information on your behalf, or otherwise involving you, or
  • from other parties wishing to provide you with access to, or benefits associated with this web site.

It is a fundamental principle of privacy legislation that your consent is required for the collection of "sensitive information".  Given that the transfer of information to Amtac requires your active participation, it is assumed that you have consented to the collection of all information which is provided for use in accordance with this Statement, unless you advise Amtac otherwise.

Providing information anonymously

In some circumstances you may provide information anonymously, where it is lawful and practicable to do so. For example, some services on this site include provision for making contributions anonymously.  In such cases, no attempt is made at all to identify you or the computer you are using, and no information is collected electronically other than that provided by you through the forms you complete.  

Internet based information

Notwithstanding the circumstances regarding anonymous contact with Amtac, Amtac's computers may automatically collect certain information that is necessary to provide functionality of the site or is required for security purposes to protect the operation of the site and information that may be accessed via it. In general terms, the following information may be collected:-

  • the date and time of your visit to the site;
  • the type of browser and operating system you have used;
  • the time it took for particular pages to load;
  • the IP (Internet Protocol) address of the machine you are using;
  • the Login you have used to access the web site;
  • the domain name of your server; 
  • the pages accessed and documents downloaded; and in some cases
  • the previous site visited.

This web site uses Cookies for the purposes of facilitating the simple operation of the site and for security purposes.  Cookies are not used to collect information, but may be used to associate your Login with pages of the site visited and some sensitive actions such as submitting, editing or deleting records.

It should be noted that Cookies placed by Amtac can only be read by Amtac's servers.  For more information on cookies see http://www.microsoft.com/info/cookies.htm?RLD=291 and http://home.netscape.com/legal_notices/cookies.html. 

Where Amtac detects or suspects unauthorised attempts to access, tamper or otherwise interfere with files published on Amtac web sites, or to manipulate or compromise data stored via those sites, Amtac will use all resources at its disposal to collect such information that may be relevant to support an investigation of any such incident.  Information relating to any such matter or other attempt to compromise the integrity or security of Amtac's servers will be provided to law enforcement authorities in manner prescribed by law.  

Links

As part of its service, Amtac provide links to external web sites.  It should be noted that Amtac has no control over the privacy polices or procedures of those web sites.  To ensure that your privacy is protected, Amtac recommends that you review the privacy policies of all Internet sites that you visit.

Access to information concerning you

Subject to exceptions permitted by law, you can gain access to information concerning you that is held by Amtac. Those factors affecting your rights to access such information include situations where access would:-

  • be unlawful;
  • prejudice investigations or civil or criminal legal proceedings;
  • pose a serious threat to the life or health of any individual;
  • have an unreasonable impact on the privacy of others;
  • affect a commercially sensitive decision making process.

Access may also be denied in cases where:-

  • the nature of access required is contrary to the lawful policy of the ICA for whom the information is held;
  • denying access is required or authorised by or under law;
  • the request is frivolous or vexatious.

To request access to information, please email ismcpi@ismcpi.org with details of your request.  In the rare event that Amtac needs to deny access, full reasons for such denial of access will be given.  

Amtac maintains information on its own computers.  Access to the raw data is restricted to a limited number of staff in Amtac for the purpose of providing services to its clients.  All staff are required to sign and abide by a Confidentiality Agreement which embodies the National Privacy Principles and imposes heavy sanctions for breaches of those principles.  

Login, Password or other access codes are used to control access to your personal information to ensure that it is protected in accordance with the National Privacy Principles.

Protecting information

Amtac takes the security of information very seriously, and employs a range of strategies to minimise the risk of compromise of information it stores on paper and in computer files. 

Some of the strategies employed by Amtac to safeguard information include:-

  • data backup policies and practices;
  • document and backup tape storage security policies; 
  • physical security measures, including vault and safes;
  • confidentiality requirements for Amtac employees and contractors;
  • electronic security systems, including alarm systems and access control;
  • identification protocols;
  • firewalls and data encryption.

Maintaining accuracy

It is important that information is accurate, complete and up-to-date. Amtac takes reasonable steps to make sure this is the case, including regular contact with the sources of that information.  If you believe your personal information is not accurate, complete or up-to- date, please make the corrections using the system through which you have noted the error, or contact us by emailing ismcpi@ismcpi.org.

Keeping this policy current

This Privacy Statement may be amended if there is any requirement to do so through changes in the law or variation in the needs of ISMCPI dictate such changes. All changes to this Privacy Statement will be updated on this site and Amtac recommends that you visit periodically to ensure that you have our most current privacy statement. 

If you have a complaint about a breach of your privacy or you have any query on how your personal information is collected or used please email ismcpi@ismcpi.org with the details and we will respond as soon as possible. 

More information?

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