Information Privacy and Privacy Statement
On this page:
- Yarriambiack Shire Council's Privacy Statement
- Information Privacy Policy
- Access and Correction of Information
Yarriambiack Shire Council's Privacy Statement
The Yarriambiack Shire Council is dedicated to ensuring that personal information collected, stored, and used by the Council is managed responsibly and in full compliance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (PDP Act).
Personal Information is information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact or locate a person, or whose identity can be ascertained from the information.
Personal or other information provided will be retained solely for the use of the Council and will not be disclosed to any external parties unless required by law or with the explicit consent of the individual. This ensures that personal information is handled responsibly and in accordance with legal requirements, thereby safeguarding the privacy and confidentiality of the individuals involved.
Council is obligated to collect and utilise personal, confidential, and sensitive information from individuals. Consequently, it adheres to the Information Privacy Principles outlined below.
The Ten Information Privacy Principles (IPPs)
Information Privacy Policy
The objective of the Information Privacy Policy is to guarantee the responsible and ethical collection, use, and management of personal information pertaining to individuals. This is achieved through strict adherence to the Information Privacy Principles (IPPs) as outlined in Schedule 1 of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (PDP Act). By complying with these principles, we ensure that personal information is handled with the utmost care, respect, and in accordance with legal requirements, thereby safeguarding the privacy rights of individuals.
You can access the Information Privacy Policy via the 'Policies and Publications' webpage, by clicking the box below.
Access and Correction of Information
Council grants individuals the right to correct their personal information to ensure that the Council does not act on inaccurate data or misrepresent personal facts. This right of correction helps maintain the quality of the data, in line with IPP 3 – Data Quality. Generally, the Council should retain both the old and new information to meet any record-keeping obligations under the Public Records Act 1993.
Rates and Properties
The Council primarily retains personal information related to rates and properties. Individuals are authorised to update their details concerning rates and properties through the ‘Update Details Form’ available on the 'Rates' webpage or via the button below.
Alternatively, individuals can request to update their details regarding rates and properties by emailing the Revenue Coordinator at rates@yarriambiack.vic.gov.au.
Council Documents
An individual may ask for access to their information or request a correction to their information by contacting the Chief People and Culture Officer.
- In person: Yarriambiack Shire Office
34 Lyle Street Warracknabeal, Vic 3393
Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5.00pm
- By phone: 5398 0104
- In writing: Yarriambiack Shire Council
Attention: Chief People and Culture Officer
Subject: Privacy Breach
PO Box 243
Warracknabeal, Vic 3393
- By email: info@yarriambiack.vic.gov.au
Attention: Chief People and Culture Officer
When contacted, the Chief People and Culture Officer will inform the individual whether the Council holds any information about them and outline any further steps required to access this information. If the conditions of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 are met, access to the information may be withheld, accompanied by an explanation. This could occur, for example, if the information pertains to legal proceedings or falls under the Freedom of Information Act 1982.
Alternatively, if an individual believes that their personal information within Council documents, other than rates and properties, is inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated, they may request the Council to correct and update the information.
The ‘Request to Correct Information Form’ is available via the button below.