Presbyterian Support South Canterbury is committed to maintaining your privacy and acts in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020.
Principles
The rights to privacy of people who have dealings with Presbyterian Support South Canterbury (including donors, clients, residents, volunteers, employees, prospective employees etc) – shall be assured in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act 2020.
Personal data or information in any form will be managed with diligence and Presbyterian Support South Canterbury will be open and accountable regarding the handling of personal information.
Collection of Information
The type of information collected and retained by Presbyterian Support South Canterbury includes personal information about:
- residents
- clients
- donors
- job applicants
- staff
- volunteers
- contractors
- other people who come into contact with Presbyterian Support.
Use of Cookies
Cookies are pieces of information that will be sent by our Presbyterian Support South Canterbury website when you visit. Cookies are stored on your computer’s hard drive, to allow us to recognise you as a user when you next visit.
Personal Information Provided By Individuals
Presbyterian Support South Canterbury collects personal information held about an individual by way of forms filled out, face to face meetings and interviews, telephone calls, facsimiles, email and sometimes through use of contractors/consultants.
When collecting information:
• only information necessary for the activities of Presbyterian Support South Canterbury will be collected and recorded
• information given in confidence will remain confidential.
Personal Information Provided by a Third Party
In some circumstances, Presbyterian Support South Canterbury may receive personal information about an individual from a third party – for example, references or referrals.
In general, Presbyterian Support South Canterbury will use or disclose information only for the primary purpose for which the information was collected. When information is to be used or disclosed for other than the primary purpose for which it was collected, consent will be obtained wherever practicable.
Secondary use or disclosure will occur only if the individual agrees, or the use or disclosure of information is allowed by law.
Presbyterian Support South Canterbury will not send personal information about an individual outside New Zealand without obtaining the individual’s consent or complying with National Privacy Principles.
Management & Security of Personal Information
As a condition of employment, staff and volunteers of Presbyterian Support South Canterbury are expected to respect the confidentiality of information and the privacy of individuals.
Presbyterian Support South Canterbury will take reasonable steps to ensure that the information it collects, uses, retains or discloses is accurate, complete, and up to date. However, the accuracy of that information depends to a large extent on the information individuals provide.
It is recommended that people dealing with Presbyterian Support South Canterbury:
• advise us of any errors in personal information
• keep us up to date with changes in personal information such as name and address.
To update your personal information, please contact Presbyterian Support South Canterbury
An individual has the right to obtain access to any personal information held about them by Presbyterian Support South Canterbury and to advise of any perceived inaccuracy.
If you wish to obtain access to your personal information, please contact Presbyterian Support South Canterbury in writing:
The Privacy Officer
Presbyterian Support South Canterbury
PO 278
Timaru 7940