Intro
In performing its functions and administering its portfolio legislation, the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC; department) deals with personal and sensitive information about individuals.
This Privacy Policy (Policy) applies to any personal and sensitive information collected, held, used, disclosed, secured, stored, and protected by DLGSC.
with that information.
Third parties may include other Commonwealth, State and Local government agencies, law enforcement agencies, foreign governments, sponsors, legal or medical practitioners, organisations that a person has nominated, education providers, employers, and members of the public who contact us with information.
Examples of the types of personal information DLGSC may collect include:
DLGSC will only collect sensitive information about an individual if the individual consents to the sensitive information being collected, except in limited circumstances permitted under the Privacy Act (e.g., where authorised by an Australian law or court/tribunal order).
In some circumstances, members of the public may have the right to remain anonymous or adopt a pseudonym when dealing with DLGSC, for example when completing some online forms or making public submissions.
DLGSC will generally only use and disclose personal information for the purpose for which it was collected (primary purpose).
DLGSC may use or collect the information for another purpose, and for (secondary purpose) where permitted under the APPs, for example where:
DLGSC takes reasonable steps to ensure that the personal information that the department holds is kept confidential and secure, including by:
DLGSC will endeavour to ensure the personal information it collects, uses or discloses is accurate, complete and up to date.
The Freedom of Information Act 1992 (WA) (FOI Act) provides persons with the right to access certain information held by DLGSC.
The FOI Act also provides individuals with a right to apply for amendment of their personal information, or the personal information about a dead person where the applicant is the dead person’s closest relative, if the information held by DLGSC is inaccurate, incomplete, out of date or misleading.
Further information about applications for access to or amendment of personal information under the FOI Act, as well as the application form, is available on the DLGSC FOI webpage.
The retention and destruction of records of personal information held by the Western Australian Government is governed by legislation, including the State Records Act 2000 (WA), and supporting policies and procedures.
The department will not keep personal or sensitive information for longer than is needed. In most cases, this means that the department will only retain your personal information for the duration of your relationship with us, or where it is no longer required for the purpose for which it was collected, unless the department is required to retain your personal information to comply with applicable laws and policies.
Further information on how to submit a complaint.
To access a copy of the Privacy Policy in another form, or provide feedback on the Policy, contact DLGSC by emailing info@dlgsc.wa.gov.au
This policy aligns with the:
Effective date: 24 July 2024