Privacy
Privacy Awareness Week 2020
Be smart about privacy
The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission will be celebrating Privacy Awareness Week (PAW) from 4 to 10 May 2020 because we are committed to protecting and respecting the personal information we collect, hold and share.
This year’s theme is Be smart about privacy and references the digital world we live in, including smart technologies (phones, watches, home-assist devices, TVs etc) and smart city initiatives that aim to deliver services more efficiently to communities.
Greater connection to the internet, use of technology and collection of data means more challenges for the protection of personal information. It reminds us that every day we need to make smart choices about how we collect, use, store and share personal information.
This is very important to us as we continue to deliver services, programs, infrastructure and support to the community. Additionally, it is timely to revisit our ICT access and use policies and to note that serious breaches can result in actions beyond the Information Privacy Act 2009 including disciplinary proceedings or criminal prosecutions under the Criminal Code.
PAW is an opportunity to think about the value of personal information and why it is worth protecting and promoting a culture that protects and respects individuals’ personal information.
For more information, view our Privacy Guide (https://qric.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/privacy-guide.pdf) or access a range of helpful resources and tips by visiting the Office of the Information Commissioner’s website:
www.oic.qld.gov.au/training-and-events/privacy-awareness-week
Your privacy
The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC or the Commission) is committed to protecting user privacy.
We understand and appreciate that visitors to, and users of, this website are concerned about their privacy and the confidentiality and security of information they provide to us.
As part of the Queensland Government, the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission has responsibilities under the Information Privacy Act 2009 (PDF) regarding the collection, use, storage and disclosure of personal information. The Act also provides access and amendment rights for personal information held by the Commission.
Information about the types of personal information the Commission holds is contained in our QRIC Privacy Guide (PDF, 124kb). This guide also provides information on how to obtain access to a document containing personal information and the process for lodging a privacy complaint.
Management logs
When you visit this website our server makes a record of your visit and logs information for statistical purposes only. This information includes the user’s server address, the user’s top level domain name (for example .com, .gov, .au, and so on), the date and time you visited the site, the pages accessed and documents downloaded, the previous site visited and the type of browser you use.
No attempt will be made to identify users, or their browsing activities, unless we are lawfully required to do so for investigative or law enforcement purposes.
Cookies
A cookie is a message given to a web browser by a web server. The browser stores the message in a text file called cookie.txt. The message is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server.
The main purpose of cookies is to identify users and possibly prepare customised web pages for them. When you enter a website which is using cookies, you may be asked to fill out a form providing information such as your name and interests. This information is packaged into a cookie and sent to your web browser which stores it for later use. The next time you go to the same website, your browser will send the cookie to the web server. The server can use this information to present you with custom web pages.
This website uses cookies to store information only. If you have configured your browser to reject all cookies you will still be able to generally browse through the site.
Links to other sites
This website contains links to other websites. The Commission is not responsible for the content, security and privacy practices of these websites.
How the site handles email correspondence and feedback information
This is a Queensland Government website. Email correspondence sent to this site will be treated as a public record and will be retained as required by the Public Records Act 2002 and other relevant regulations. It will also be subject to the provisions of the Right to Information Act 2009 (PDF) and Information Privacy Act 2009 (PDF).
Your name and address details will not be added to a mailing list and nor will we disclose these details to third parties without your consent unless required by law. However, email messages may be monitored by our web support staff for system trouble shooting and maintenance purposes.
Obtaining access to your personal information
If you want to access your personal information that is in the custody and control of the Commission please contact the Right to Information Officer:
RTI Officer
Queensland Racing Integrity Commission
PO Box 650, Hamilton Central, QLD 4007
Email: RTIOfficer@qric.qld.gov.au
Making a privacy complaint
Individuals who are concerned that their privacy has not been dealt with in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2009 can submit a complaint in writing to the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission. The document should outline the basis for the complaint in as much detail as possible and include an address to which notices and correspondence may be sent during the complaint process. Privacy complaints should be sent to:
Privacy Officer
Queensland Racing Integrity Commission
PO Box 650, Hamilton Central, QLD 4007
Email: PrivacyOfficer@qric.qld.gov.au
If the complaint has not been dealt with satisfactorily, or the Commission has not responded, you may then make a privacy complaint to the Office of the Information Commissioner. The privacy complaint will then be mediated if deemed appropriate or may be referred to the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal. A privacy complaint may not be made to the Information Commissioner until at least 45 days after the complaint has been made to the QRIC. The postal address of the Information Commissioner is:
Office of the Information Commissioner
PO Box 10143
Adelaide Street
Brisbane QLD 4001