Privacy Policy

1. You may gain access to your personal information held by the SDA (Victorian Branch) under terms of the Commonwealth Privacy Act 1988 by contacting our Privacy Officer as follows:
 

The Privacy Officer SDA - Victorian Branch
65 Southbank Boulevard
Southbank Vic 3006
Phone: (03) 9698 1400
Fax: (03) 9698 1401
Email: info@sdavic.org
 

2. The information we collect is to assist us in achieving the objectives of the Union and to advance our membership by providing trade union services and benefits to our members:
 
 
3. We may need to disclose personal information about you to:
• Other Union officials including but not limited to other members, Delegates and Officers of the Union;

• Your employer or other relevant statutory authority in appropriate circumstances;

• The Union's Solicitors and / or other legal representatives for the purpose of obtaining advice as to your industrial or legal entitlements and representation in industrial disputes;

• Industrial and WorkCover services for the purposes of obtaining advice as to your industrial or legal entitlements and representation in Workers' Compensation disputes;

• Your Superannuation Fund - REST - in respect to changes to your mailing address or other details;

• Organisations seeking verification of your union membership from us before providing a service or benefit to you;

• The Australian Electoral Commission or similar body for the conduct of ballots required under law;

• Candidates in elections conducted by the Union in accordance with the SDA - Victorian Branch Rules;

• The Mailing House contracted by the Union who are bound by their own confidentiality agreement;

• Researchers authorised by the Union to conduct approved research;

• Other persons authorised under State and Federal legislation.
 
 
4. The SDA is committed to establishing appropriate confidentiality agreements with all external organisations to which your personal information is disclosed unless this is already covered by operation of law.
 
 
5. It is a requirement of the Workplace Relations Act 1996, that we maintain a record of your home address. If this information is not kept current, you may miss out on important notices and publications and may be denied access to the Union's services or not be permitted to exercise your rights.