Collection of personal information

Denise Hurley Buyers Agent will only collect personal information that is necessary for one or more of its functions or activities. Where possible information will be collected directly from the individual that it is about and only in lawful, fair and reasonably unintrusive ways. Denise Hurley Buyers Agent will take reasonable steps to ensure that when collecting personal information the individuals are aware of:

  • The identity of Buyers Agent or Representative.

  • The purpose of collecting the information.

  • The individual's right to access the information.

  • The types of organisations to which Denise Hurley Buyers Agent discloses the information.

  • Any law requiring the information to be collected.

  • The consequences for the individual of failing to provide the information.

    Denise Hurley Buyers Agent will, where practicable, collect personal information directly from individuals and whenever possible, make sure individuals know when you collect information about them from a third party. Denise Hurley Buyers Agent will take reasonable steps to ensure the individual is aware of the matters detailed above.

    Use and disclosure

    Denise Hurley Buyers Agent will not use or disclose personal information about an individual other than for its original (primary) purpose. The use or disclosure of the information for another purpose (secondary purpose) is not permitted unless the person has consented to its use or disclosure for that other purpose.

    Data quality

    Denise Hurley Buyers Agent will take reasonable care to ensure that the personal information it collects, uses or discloses is accurate, complete and up to date.

    Data security

    Denise Hurley Buyers Agent will take reasonable steps to protect any personal information it holds from misuse and loss and from unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. If the information is no longer needed, it will be destroyed or permanently de-identified

    Transborder data flows

    Denise Hurley Buyers Agent will not disclose personal information to a recipient in a foreign country who is not subject to comparable privacy obligations unless Denise Hurley Buyers Agent has the consent of the relevant individual.

    Sensitive information

    As a general rule, Denise Hurley Buyers Agent will not collect sensitive information. However, where sensitive information is to be collected, it will only be collected, used and disclosed with the individual's consent or in accordance with the requirements under the NPP's.