Privacy Policy

Rationale

The Catholic school is a reflection of the Church's commitment to the dignity of the individual. It is important for Orana Catholic Primary School to demonstrate this commitment in the manner in which they protect information that they hold about their school community.

The Privacy Act 1988 directs the manner in which private sector organisations, including Catholic schools and systems, manage the personal and sensitive information of individuals.

Definitions

Personal Information – is information which identifies an individual.

Sensitive Information – is information about a person's religious and political beliefs, sexual preferences, racial or ethnic origin, membership of political associations, philosophical beliefs, criminal record or health information.

Scope

This policy applies to all activities within the school and Out of School Hours Care.

Principles

Orana Catholic Primary School has a responsibility to use and manage personal and sensitive information collected by them in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988.

All information is collected for the primary purpose of the Catholic education of the student.

Collection Notice

1. Orana Catholic Primary School collects personal information, including sensitive information about pupils, parents or guardians before and during the course of a pupil's enrolment at the school.
2. Certain laws governing or relating to the operation of schools require that certain information is collected. These include Public Health, School Education Act 1999 and Child Protection laws.
3. Health information about students is sensitive information within the terms of the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act.
4. If Orana Catholic Primary School does not obtain the information referred to above we may not be able to enrol or continue the enrolment of your son/daughter.
5. The school from time to time discloses personal and sensitive information to others for administrative and educational purposes.
6. Parents may seek access to personal information collected about them and their son/daughter by contacting the School.

Related Documents

• Bishops' Mandate for the Catholic Education Commission of Western Australia
• National Catholic Education Commission Privacy Compliance Manual
• Privacy Act 1988
• School Education Act 1999
• Children & Community Services Act 2004