The purpose of LABOR FRIENDS OF ISRAEL (LFI) privacy policy is to tell you what kind of information we may gather about you, how we may use that information, and whether we will disclose it to anyone else. It also explains how we store the information you provide to us, how you may access or correct it, and how you can contact us. This document will be available on our website and will be provided free of charge to anyone who requests it.
Personal information is information or an opinion about an individual from which the individual can be reasonably identified.
LFI will only collect personal information by lawful and fair means, and not in an unreasonable or intrusive way.
LFI collects and retains personal information from a variety of sources including:
LFI may hold the following personal information on individuals:
To the extent that personal information collected by LFI constitutes sensitive information, LFI will ask for an individual’s consent to collect such information, unless the information is provided by a third party which has already sought and obtained the individual’s consent.
LFI collects personal information for the purposes of fundraising, notifications and facilitation (and associated marketing activities).
Where it is lawful and practicable to do so, LFI will offer you the option of interacting with us anonymously or by using a pseudonym. If you choose not to provide certain personal information this may prevent LFI from undertaking its work.
LFI’s website may contain links to other organisations’ websites. LFI is not responsible for the privacy practices of those other organisations.
Individuals are given an opportunity to “opt out” of communications from LFI including future approaches for each marketing campaign conducted by LFI. In some instances, this will be the first practicable opportunity to formally communicate with the individual.
If an individual elects to be removed from the marketing database his/her details will be removed immediately except where those details may be required for verification purposes by the Australian Taxation Office in which case the record will be maintained in a secure area for a period of 5 years from the date of the last receipt issued and then be removed.
Information is used internally by LFI and may be only accessed by authorised professional staff or authorised volunteers. Authorised volunteers include the LFI executive. Access is only provided on a needs basis.
LFI may use a mailing house or consultants to process its mail outs, but this will only be on the basis of confidentiality agreements to protect the privacy and integrity of the information. LFI is not responsible for the privacy practices of those other organisations. LFI does not make overseas disclosure of personal information unless required by law.
The security of personal information is of paramount importance to LFI and LFI takes reasonable steps to protect the personal information it holds about individuals from misuse, loss, or unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. Data stored on LFI computers is password protected and accessed on a need to know basis.
If LFI transmits personal information over the internet, LFI will take reasonable steps to maintain the security of any personal information to prevent misuse and unauthorised access. Despite these protection mechanisms, individuals should be aware there are inherent risks associated with the transmission of data over the internet and LFI cannot guarantee any transmission will be completely secure.
If an individual makes a written request for access to information LFI may allow the person to inspect their personal records and take notes or may make available a hard copy. An individual may also request that LFI to update and/or correct personal information held about the individual.
LFI will not charge any fee for such an access request but may charge an administrative fee for providing a copy of the personal information to the individual.
Requests should be made to the Co-Convenors of LFI via the LFI email address contact@laborfriendsofisrael.au. Such requests will generally be met promptly and if possible within 14 days of a written request.
In order to protect personal information, an individual may be required to provide satisfactory proof of identity before LFI will allow inspection or release the requested information.
If an individual believes there has been a breach of privacy, he/she should contact the Co-Convenors. A written confirmation of the complaint may be requested. Every endeavour will be made to deal with complaints expeditiously. An initial response will be provided within 21 days of the initial contact or written complaint, whichever is later. The complainant must provide proof of identity. LFI will remedy any errors in fact providing such corrections are provided in writing to:
LFI Co-Convenors 1-21 Bay Street Glebe, NSW 2043 PO Box 506
If an individual still feels their complaint has not been addressed, they have rights under the Privacy Act to bring a complaint to the Australian Information Commissioner (Commissioner). The Commissioner may commence an investigation and may make a number of declarations, including that certain persons are entitled to an amount of compensation and that an entity must perform any reasonable act to redress any loss or damage.
LFI collects, holds, uses and discloses personal information in accordance with LFI’s Privacy Policy.
LFI approaches donors and members of the community to donate at fundraising events and, at other times, for support in relation to specific appeals and projects. LFI may occasionally make limited disclosure of information to the Australian Labor Party. In addition to uses or disclosures of information required by law or with the individual’s prior express consent, LFI’s practice is to provide upon request to the Australian Labor Party and where appropriate the respective state branches of the Australian Labor Party the names and donations (but not other personal information) of those who donate to it (unless requested not to do so in accordance with respective donation laws). If you wish to be removed from our list please advise us in writing. Contact details are in LFI’s Privacy Policy.
LFI’s Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time and all updates are effective when published on our website.
