Privacy Statement

We are covered by the Federal Privacy Act and its National Privacy Principles (NPPs) which set out standards for the collection, use disclosure and handling of personal information. This statement tells you how Lighting Council Australia (ABN 64 130 217 613) collects, uses and discloses personal information and what we expect of you.

• "Personal information" is essentially information or an opinion which identifies individuals. Examples of personal information include name, address, date of birth.
• Our Privacy Policy applies to any personal information we collect, use or disclose after 1 July 2010.
• It is important that you read, understand and agree to the following which applies from 1 July 2010.

How and why we are collect personal information

We collect personal information to assist us in providing our various services. These include sending updates about SPARC and other relevant products and services.

• We collect personal information either directly from the relevant individuals or indirectly from third parties. For example an interested party may not only provide us with information on themselves for the purpose of obtaining our services, but also on other interested parties who they believe would be interested in receiving our information. We may also obtain personal information from publicly available sources etc.
• We also use it to help develop and identify products and services that may interest clients, conduct market or customer satisfaction research, develop, establish and administer alliances and other relevant arrangements with other organisations in relation to the promotion, administration and use of our respective products and services. For more information on our services please contact us.

How we use and disclose personal information

• We do not use or disclose personal information for any purpose that is unrelated to our services and that you would not reasonably expect (except with your consent).
• We have a duty to maintain the confidentiality of our client's affairs, including personal information. Our duty of confidentiality applies except where disclosure of your personal information is with your consent or compelled by law.
• We disclose personal information to third parties that are essential in assisting us to provide our services.
• We take reasonable steps to ensure that your personal information is accurate, complete and up to date whenever we collect or use or disclose it. You may renew or update personal information we hold about you by contacting us as detailed below.
• If the required personal information is not provided, we or any involved third parties may not be able to provide appropriate services.