Privacy

At Edward George we respect the confidentially of information and the privacy of individuals and as such act in accordance with the National Privacy Act 1988 in the collection, storage, and administration of personal information.

Type of Information held

• Personal information on resumes (candidates)
• Personal information / Company information (clients)
• Work performance information (references)
• Information obtained to assist in managing client and business relationships

As an example, personal information held by Edward George may include information such as a person's name and address, telephone number, email address, signature, bank account details, date or place of birth, drivers licence number, financial records, family arrangements, and physical characteristics such as height, weight or eye colour.

How we collect information  

• Directly from individuals via:
  • Internet (SEEK / LinkedIn)
  • Edward George website (unsolicited applications)
  • Email (Direct Applications)
  • Mail (Direct Applications)
• From third parties such as personal referrals and client organisations
• Directly from clients
• Social Media – Facebook Likes & Twitter followers

Purpose for holding personal information

• Recruitment
• Retention 
• Outplacement
• Exit interviews
• Employee record keeping
• Service provision
• Marketing – to inform you of events, services and possible job opportunities by mail, e-mail, social media and telephone

Disclosures

We will only disclose your personal information for the purposes for which it is primarily held. In other cases we will only disclose information with your consent.

Website Information

We gather information about what areas and what services users visit most frequently. This information will help us determine what is most beneficial for our users and how our website functions optimally.

Access

In line with the Privacy Act, an individual has the right to access the personal information we have on record and update and correct it as necessary if the information is out of date or inaccurate.

Sensitive Information

In the Australian Privacy Act 1988, ‘Sensitive Information’ is a special category of personal information. This includes information about you which might include information relating to memberships of associations or unions; details of any criminal record; health / medical or disability information. There is a higher level of accountability when dealing with sensitive information. Edward George will only collect sensitive information if the individual consents and provides it willingly. 

Other

Edward George does not store or transfer any type of data or information outside of Australia and this specifically includes the storage or transfer of personal information we may have on file.

Review of Privacy Policy

Our privacy policy will be reviewed as privacy laws and technology changes. At a minimum this policy will be reviewed annually.

Questions regarding Edward George Privacy Policy

Enquiries regarding our privacy policy can be directed to perth@edwardgeorge.com.au or to the Director of Finance and Administration via phone on (08) 9457 4566.