Information privacy policy

The Department of People, Sport and Culture (DPSC) is committed to protecting your privacy.

The information privacy policy explains how DPSC handles information it collects.  This includes details that can identify individuals.

The information privacy policy covers:

• what information we collect - an explanation of the kinds of data we gather from you
• how we use your information - details about why and how we use the data we collect from you
• data security - our promise to keep your information safe from unauthorised access or sharing
• sharing of your information - when and why we might share your data with others, if needed
• access and control - how you can access and manage your personal information
• how to contact us - how to get in touch with us if you have questions or concerns about your privacy.

To find out more, read the DPSC information privacy policy PDF (216.9 KB).

Your consent

You are agreeing to the practices outlined in the information privacy policy when you:

• use our services
• share your personal information.

When you give us your personal information, you are giving us permission to:

• collect
• use
• store
• share your personal information.

This applies to information collected through:

• departmental forms
• applications.

DPSC only collects personal information which is:

• reasonably necessary
• related to our tasks and actions.

Privacy statement

The Department of People, Sport and Culture only collects personal information which is reasonably necessary, or related to, its functions and activities. If you do not provide the department with the requested information, we may not be able to provide you with the services or assistance that you are seeking. The information collected will be handled as outlined in our privacy policy, which is available on tfhc.nt.gov.au or can be requested by contacting the department.

By providing your personal information in this form, you consent to the collection, use, storage and disclosure of your personal information as described in our privacy policy. You have a right to seek access or correction of any information we hold about you.

If you have any queries or concerns about how your personal information is collected and used, please contact the Legal and FOI Unit at TFHC.LegalServices@nt.gov.au.

Updates to the policy

DPSC regularly reviews and updates policies and procedures to:

• reflect:
  • changes in the law
  • our operational, administrative and IT practices
  • other relevant factors
• ensure we meet our legal obligations to you.

You can always find the latest version of our privacy policy in the publications and policies section.

Contact

If you have any queries or concerns about how your personal information is collected and used, contact:

Legal and FOI Unit
TFHC.LegalServices@nt.gov.au