Privacy Policy & Disclaimer
Privacy Policy
Where to Now complies with 10 National Privacy Principles, the NPP's, as set out in the Commonwealth Privacy Act 1988 (amended by the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000) and the NSW Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 (HRIP Act 2002).
To comply with our obligations a Privacy Policy which incorporates the NPP's and HRIP Act 2002 sets out how we manage privacy of information at Where to Now. Any appropriate person wishing to receive more information about the operational aspects of this policy can seek that information
In NSW, there are three main laws that protect the privacy of individuals. These are the:
- Federal Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)
- Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW)
- Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 (NSW)
Where to Now complies with the above Acts. Privacy NSW (Privacy NSW) has more information.
Our privacy policy describes how we collect, use, store and disclose information obtained from your use of the site. Upon visiting and using the site you are, by implication, agreeing with the practices and guidelines described in this privacy policy. If you do not agree with this privacy policy you should not use the site.
Information Collected
(a) Information you provide. We receive and store the information which you
enter into the site and this obviously will vary depending on the matter with
which you are interested.
(b) Secondary Information. We may receive and store certain automatic information relating to your use of the site. For example, areas of the site you have accessed, the time, date and the pages requested by you, your browser software, your ip address, and/or the previous web site that you may have linked to the site from.
(c) Cookies The site does not use cookies to record information about you and your visits to our site.
Disclosure of Information
(a) Generally, information which is collected from the site is used to: operate
the site; provide product information or a service requested from the site;
enable us to gain a better understanding of user preferences and requirements,
so as to further develop and improve the site. to notify users about changes to
the site, and to inform them of our services and any special offers. In all
instances, if you do not want to receive such offers, you will be able to "opt
out" from receiving them.
(b) It may sometimes be necessary for us to disclose information to third parties, however, this disclosure shall only occur in the following circumstances: Employees Contractors & Agents: At times we are required to engage or employ other companies and individuals to perform functions on our behalf. Some examples are; using mailing services, providing marketing assistance, providing legal or accounting advice and/or providing information technology and related services. The information is provided solely to these persons to perform their specific function and no other purpose. Legal Requirements - where disclosure of information is ordered by a court or is requested in relation to third party litigation. Consent - other than as outlined above we will not knowingly provide information to third parties without consent
(c) You should be aware that we may use your email address to contact you in the future. We will not sell or pass on your details to third parties.
Security of Information
Information is stored on a computer server located in Houston, Texas, USA.
To the best of our knowledge this server is kept free from unauthorised access
and use by means of physical security at the premises in which the server is
housed, and by using protocols and measures to prevent unauthorised remote
access to the server. However no Internet server nor any data transmitted over
the Internet can be assured of security and there is always a risk of
unauthorised access to information. Although we will take all reasonable steps
to maintain security of information provided, we cannot be held liable for
events arising from unauthorised access.
In addition, our employees and the contractors who provide services related to our information systems are obliged to respect the confidentiality of any personal information held by us. However, we will not be held responsible for events arising from unauthorised access to your personal information.
Access to Information
Access to any information which we have collected about you from the Site may be
sought by e-mailing us at
. We will endeavour to provide you with details of
such information as soon as practicable and will seek to remedy any errors which
you identify in that information. We may, at our discretion, request a
reasonable charge for time spent in providing access.
Further Privacy Information
For more information about privacy issues in Australia and protecting your
privacy, visit the Australian Federal Privacy Commissioner's website.
Disclaimer
This website provides general information about aged care services including the processes and requirements for admission of people to aged care facilities. Where to Now does not guarantee that the information is complete or correct.
This website does not represent a comprehensive statement of all information available on this subject. Although all care is taken to ensure that the information is correct at the time of publication, laws change over time and you should check the current legislation to ensure that the information is up to date.
You should seek independent legal advice if you need assistance on the
application of the law to your situation.
References to other sites are provided as an information service only and should
not necessarily be construed as an endorsement. Conversely, omissions should not
be construed as non-endorsement.
Although every care is taken to provide links to suitable material from this site, Where to Now does not guarantee the suitability, completeness or accuracy of any of the material that this site may be linked to.
Information on this internet site should not be regarded as a substitute for professional legal advice. Where to Now and its officers and agents believe that all information contained within this internet web site is correct. However, no warranty is made as to the accuracy or reliability of the information contained on this site as we rely in good faith on information provided by others. People using our site are required to rely upon their own enquiries and seek relevant professional advice when necessary. Where to Now disclaims all liability and responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may be suffered by any recipient through relying on anything contained in or omitted from the internet site at www.wheretonow.com.au
Copyright
In accordance with the Copyright Act no material on this site may be altered, reproduced or transmitted without the written permission of Where to Now. Users are authorised to download material published on this site solely for their personal use. Any misuse of the material on this site may result in legal action.