Your Privacy Matters
The Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes is committed to protecting your personal information and managing it in accordance with the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 (PRIS) and other applicable legislation.
This notice explains how we collect and use your personal information for this specific purpose.
Why We Collect Your Information
We collect your personal information to provide services, carry out functions, and deliver programs as part of our obligations to the Community. Examples include:
- Processing applications (e.g., permits, licences, or approvals).
- Delivering community services and programs.
- Managing customer enquiries and feedback.
- Ensuring compliance with all applicable Laws and Regulations.
What Information We Collect
The personal information we collect may include:
- Your name, address, and contact details.
- Date of birth and demographic information.
- Financial details (e.g., for processing payments).
- Other information relevant to the specific purpose.
For a more complete definition of Personal and Sensitive Information, please see the Shire’s Privacy Statement.
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the purpose for which it is collected, for related purposes as you would reasonably expect and where required to do so by Law.
We may also use your Information, in an anonymised and aggregated form, to help us review and improve how we serve the Community.
How We Store and Protect Your Personal Information
Consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing legislation and State Records Act 2000, we take reasonable steps to ensure the personal information we collect is held in a safe and secure manner.
Personal information that we hold in our records is managed securely through our record-keeping systems. We safeguard our IT systems against unauthorised access and ensure that paper-based files are physically secured. We also ensure that personal information within our systems is only accessible to staff on a need-to-know basis.
When personal information is no longer required to be retained, we will delete or destroy it in accordance with the State Records Act 2000.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request corrections if the information is inaccurate or incomplete.
- Lodge a complaint if you believe your privacy has been mishandled.
Learn More
The Shire is dedicated to safeguarding the personal information of our community while promoting transparency and accountability.
You can view the Shire's Privacy and Information Policy here: Privacy and Information Policy
Contact Us
If you have questions about how your information is handled, would like to change your personal details or find our contact information, please click here: Contact Us
For more information about your privacy rights, visit the Office of the Information Commissioner WA website.