Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 12 September 2024
1. Introduction
6Points ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information provided to us in connection with our recruitment services.
2. Collection of Personal Information
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, address, phone number, email address, date of birth, and other contact details.
- Employment Information: Resume, work history, qualifications, references, and other information relevant to employment.
- Financial Information: Bank details, tax file numbers (TFNs), superannuation details, and payroll information.
- Sensitive Information: Information regarding your health, racial or ethnic background, and criminal history, where necessary for the recruitment process.
We collect personal information directly from you, including through job applications, resumes, phone calls, emails, interviews, and online forms. In some cases, we may collect information from third parties, such as referees, background check providers, and publicly available sources like LinkedIn.
3. Use of Personal Information
We use personal information for purposes including:
- Assessing your suitability for employment opportunities.
- Communicating with you about job opportunities, interviews, and the recruitment process.
- Verifying your qualifications and references.
- Complying with legal requirements, such as employment and taxation laws.
- Managing payroll and other employment-related services if you are placed with a client.
We will not use or disclose your personal information for any other purpose without your consent, unless required or authorised by law.
4. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose your personal information to:
- Potential employers or clients in connection with employment opportunities.
- Third-party service providers such as IT support, payroll providers, and background checking agencies.
- Government authorities or regulatory bodies where required by law, such as the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and Fair Work Australia.
We take reasonable steps to ensure that any third parties we disclose your information to comply with applicable privacy laws.
5. Security of Personal Information
We take the security of your personal information seriously and have implemented appropriate measures to protect it from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. These measures include secure storage, encrypted communication, and restricted access to personal information.
However, we cannot guarantee that personal information transmitted online will be completely secure.
6. Access and Correction of Personal Information
You have the right to request access to your personal information held by us and to ask us to correct any inaccurate or out-of-date information. To request access or correction, please contact us using the details below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable time.
7. Retention of Personal Information
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. When we no longer need your personal information, we will take reasonable steps to securely destroy or de-identify it.
8. Overseas Disclosure
We may store or process your personal information in countries outside Australia. If we do, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that the overseas recipient does not breach the Australian Privacy Principles.
9. Cookies and Website Usage
When you visit our website, we may collect information using cookies or other tracking technologies. This may include details about your browsing activities on our site, such as pages viewed and links clicked. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but some website features may not function properly.
10. Changes to this Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on our website, and the updated policy will take effect from the date of posting.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, or if you wish to make a complaint about the handling of your personal information, please contact us.
We will respond to your enquiry or complaint within a reasonable time.