As from 21 December 2001, the South Australian Baptist Union Inc made a commitment to adhere to the Privacy Act (2000), and the National Privacy Principles that are contained in the Act, which include: Collection, Use and disclosure, Data quality, Data security, Openness, Access and correction, Identifiers, Anonymity, Transborder data flows, Sensitive Information.
Further information on the principles is contained within the legislation, or from the Privacy Commissioner's Office.
The diverse range of activities of our churches also gives rise to numerous uses of personal information within the Church. Personal information may be collected in a variety of ways including registration or enrolment forms, or in personal notes. The information collected may include names, addresses, email addresses, telephone and fax numbers, medical details, family details (including spouses, children, guardians & parents' details), credit card and account numbers, and any notes taken for counselling purposes.
The churches only collects personal information which is necessary for their activities, and in particular only collect sensitive information where it is consented to by the individual, or their parent or guardian. Sensitive information is only shared where the churches have a belief that its use/disclosure is necessary to prevent threats to health, life or safety to any individual.
Personal information is not shared without the prior consent of the individual. It is not distributed to any organisation which is not associated with the South Australian Baptist Union (SABU). In the Baptist Centre and Clovercrest Baptist Church Inc. (CBC), all personal information is stored in secured cupboards and where possible in secured premises. All personal data in an electronic form is stored in secured facilities. All paper containing personal data is disposed of either by secured paper destruction, shredding or incineration. All disks and other electronic storage devices containing personal data are destroyed when no longer in use. Individuals may access data, which is held by the SABU or CBC on themselves, by notifying the SABU or CBC in writing of their request.
The SABU or CBC will acknowledge the request within 14 working days and arrange a time for viewing the data. Information, which is out of date or incorrect, will be updated upon written request, or the applicant will be notified of the reason why the information will not be updated.
The SABU or CBC may send out newsletters and other information including information from different associated bodies of the SABU from time to time. If an individual does not want to receive any of this type of information, they should notify The South Australian Baptist Union Inc. or CBC in writing of their desire not to receive any further information. Any correspondence of this nature should be addressed to the Privacy Officer.
Privacy Contacts
Mark Mostert
Clovercrest Baptist Church Administrator
Ph 08 8397 9400
Fax 08 8397 9456
Email office@clovercrest.com.au
South Australian Baptist Union (SABU) Privacy Officer: Rev Mike Mills. Ph 08 8357 1755
