Privacy notice
If you choose to respond to this consultation process, we will collect personal information about you. Please review this notice before submitting your response.
We are bound by the Australian Privacy Principles in Schedule 1 of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). The Privacy Act regulates how we may collect, use, disclose and store personal information. We also hold personal information in accordance with the Archives Act 1983 (Cth).
We use technology by Converlens Pty Ltd to provide this consultation service and website. Our contractual arrangements require Converlens to comply with the Privacy Act and store data securely in Australia.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) programs to assist in the analysis of submissions, which may include processing your personal information. Our use of these tools will be governed by Australian Government responsible AI guidance. All outputs will be subject to review by our staff.
What personal information will be collected
Personal information means information or an opinion about an individual, or an individual who is reasonably identifiable, whether or not it is true or recorded in material form.
Sensitive information is a subset of personal information and attracts a higher level of privacy protection. Sensitive information includes information or opinions about an individual's racial or ethnic origin (e.g. indigeneity), a political opinion or association, religious beliefs or affiliations, trade or professional associations and memberships, a criminal record and health information.
By submitting a response to this consultation, you consent to the department collecting your personal information and sensitive information provided in your response. This may include:
your name, address, email address and telephone number
your opinions about the Climate Active program and how the future direction of the program may impact you and your business
your political opinions or associations, and/or membership of a political, professional, or trade association (if you choose to provide this information).
How we will use and disclose your personal information
The department will use any personal information provided in your submission to inform the future direction of the Climate Active program.
The personal information provided in your submission will not be disclosed outside of the department without your consent unless it is de-identified and specifically for the purpose of informing or evaluating the future direction of the Climate Active program and other directly related purposes.
We may also disclose your personal information where authorised or required by law.
Do you agree to the Privacy Collection Statement?
