Milestone Search Privacy Policy
This Privacy Statement applies to Milestone search Australia Pty Ltd and all references to “Milestone search”, “we”, “us”, or “our” in this document are references to Milestone search
Protecting your privacy is important
Milestone search understands that your personal information is important to you and is committed to protecting your privacy. Milestone search is guided by the National Privacy Principles outlined in the Privacy Act 1988 and other applicable laws governing privacy. Where appropriate, Milestone search will handle personal information relying on the related bodies corporate exemption and the employee records exemption in the Privacy Act and any other applicable exemptions in other legislation.
The Milestone search Privacy Policy sets out the general principles that Milestone search follows when handling personal information. A copy of the policy can be obtained from www.milestone search.com.au or by contacting the Privacy Inquiry Service (contact details below). This Privacy Statement is based on the Milestone search Privacy Policy and relates particularly to the handling of personal information of individuals who apply for contract or permanent positions through the services offered by Milestone search.
If you have objections to the Milestone search Privacy Policy or this Privacy Statement you should not access or use our services and you should not send your resume or any other personal information to Milestone search.
Information we collect about you
Milestone search generally collects some or all of the following personal information about you when you access our web site, submit a resume for our consideration or when you are in contact with a Milestone search representative
o your name;
o your address and contact details;
o your employment history;
o your bank account details and Tax File Number;
o referee opinions;
o interview opinions; and
How we obtain your personal information
We obtain most of your personal information directly from you, for example:
We also collect some of your personal information from third parties including:
- reference checks with referees; and
- networking with your peers,
- each time you communicate with a Milestone search representative (by phone, fax, email or in person).
- when you provide us with access to your i-profile.
Why we collect your personal information
Milestone search collects personal information about you to carry out its business functions and fulfill its obligations to you, including in relation to:
o determining if you are suitable for a position;
o contacting you if a position becomes available that you may be interested in;
o submitting your details to a client for a potential position;
o notifying clients of your skills and availability for any future positions;
o complying with government legislation (eg: we collect your tax file number to complying
o with taxation and superannuation requirements);
o administration of payments to you, which may include the processing of sensitive
o information about you (eg: sick leave); and
o providing you with the opportunity to obtain benefits through direct marketing (however you will always be given an opt-out option in relation to further direct marketing)
In addition Milestone search may occasionally be required by law to collect, use and disclose your personal information, for example in order to comply with the requirements of government departments for business data.
Use and disclosure of your personal information
How to access, correct or update your personal information
Milestone search relies on the accuracy of the personal information you provide to us. To the extent authorised by the Privacy Act and other applicable laws, you can access and amend your personal information held by Milestone search.
If you wish to request access to, find out more about or seek amendment of your personal information held by Milestone search, you should contact the Privacy Inquiry Service (contact details below).
Security of your personal information
Milestone search will take reasonable steps to ensure that we hold your personal information in a secure environment accessed only by authorised persons for approved business purposes.
However, no data transmission across the internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information from misuse, loss and unauthorised access, we cannot guarantee the security of any information you transmit to us or receive from us across the internet. These activities are conducted at your own risk. Once we receive your transmission we make our best effort to ensure its security.
- Privacy Inquiry Service
- Please contact the Privacy Inquiry Service if you wish to:
- obtain a copy of the Milestone search Privacy Policy;
- request access to, find out more about or seek amendment of your personal information held by Milestone search;
- inquire generally about your privacy rights and obligations;
- provide suggestions or feedback in respect Milestone search’ handling of personal information; or
- make a complaint in relation to Milestone search’ handling of your personal information.
Consent
By providing us with your personal information, you consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information as contemplated by the Milestone search Privacy Policy and this Statement.
Changes to our Privacy Policy
Milestone search may vary this Privacy Statement and the Milestone search Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version of this Privacy Statement and the Milestone search Privacy Policy will be published at www.milestone search.com.au. We encourage you to check these documents regularly. We will not separately notify you of changes to them.
Definitions
The terms “personal information”, “sensitive information” and “employee record” are used in this document with the meaning that they are given in the Privacy Act 1988. To summarise their meaning:
personal information means information or an opinion, whether true or not, from which your identity is apparent or can be reasonably ascertained.
sensitive information means personal information about your health, racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs or affiliations, philosophical beliefs, membership of political, professional or trade associations or trade unions, sexual preferences or practices and criminal records.
employee record means personal information relating to the employment of an employee, for example:
o health information;
o engagement, training, disciplining or resignation;
o termination of employment;
o terms and conditions of employment;
o hours of employment and salary or wages;
o recreation, long service, sick, personal, maternity, paternity or other leave;
o taxation, banking or superannuation affairs.
o personal and emergency contact details;
o performance or conduct;