AEEC Privacy & Compliance
Privacy & Compliance

Privacy Policy

Australian Education Excellence Centre — RTO No. 45853 | CRICOS No. 04020H

Governed By Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)
Framework Australian Privacy Principles
Applies To Students, Staff & Individuals

Australian Education Excellence Centre (AEEC) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information relating to its students, staff, and other relevant individuals.

This Privacy Policy sets out how AEEC collects, uses, stores, and manages personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.

Section 01

Collection of Personal Information

AEEC collects personal information only for the purposes of its business operations. In relation to students undertaking nationally recognised training, AEEC also collects personal information and may disclose that information to the National Centre for Vocational Education Research Ltd (NCVER).

A Privacy Notice is included in the Application for Enrolment Form, Offer Letter, and Student Agreement. Staff contracts also refer to privacy rights and obligations.

Section 02

Purpose of Collection & Use of Information

AEEC provides information to staff and students about why their personal information is being collected, how it will be used, and their ability to access information held about them.

Personal information is handled only for lawful and appropriate purposes connected with the operations of AEEC.

Section 03

Access to & Correction of Personal Information

Staff and students have the right to request access to the personal information held about them. They also have the right to request that their personal information be corrected or updated where necessary.

Section 04

Security & Confidentiality

AEEC takes reasonable steps to ensure that all personal information is kept secure and confidential at all times, including through restricted access, secure storage systems, and staff confidentiality obligations.

Section 05

Sensitive Information

AEEC may collect sensitive information, including information or opinion about an individual's racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, membership of a political association, religious or philosophical beliefs, membership of a trade union or professional body, criminal record, or health information.

Sensitive information will only be used by AEEC:

  • For the primary purpose for which it was obtained
  • For a secondary purpose directly related to the primary purpose
  • With the individual's consent
  • Where required or authorised by law
Section 06

Complaints & Appeals

Any person has the right to make a complaint or appeal in relation to privacy matters in accordance with AEEC's Complaints and Appeals Policy and Procedures.