Updated 5 May 2025
The Inner West Creative Network (IWCN) respects your right to privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information we collect, use, store, and disclose in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988.
What is Personal Information?
Personal information is any information or opinion about an identified individual, or an individual who is reasonably identifiable, whether or not the information is true or recorded in material form.
What is Sensitive Information?
Sensitive information is a specific category of personal information and includes details such as:
- racial or ethnic origin,
- political opinions,
- religious or philosophical beliefs,
- trade union membership,
- health information,
- sexual orientation or practices,
- criminal records, or
- other information subject to higher levels of protection under law.
IWCN only collects sensitive information with your consent and when it is directly relevant to our services or required by law.
What We Collect
In the course of our activities, we may collect and hold the following types of personal information:
- name, address, and contact details
- date of birth and gender
- professional affiliations or associations
- details of participation in IWCN events or programs
In some cases, we may request sensitive information for specific purposes, but disclosure is always voluntary.
Why We Collect, Use, and Disclose Your Information
IWCN collects personal information for purposes directly related to our mission of supporting the creative community. These purposes may include:
- Conducting our operations, including event registration and membership management
- Communicating with you about IWCN programs, events, or opportunities
- Planning, evaluation, marketing, and reporting
- Meeting legal and regulatory obligations
We will not use or disclose your personal or sensitive information for any secondary purpose unless:
- it is directly related to the original purpose and reasonably expected, or
- you have provided your consent.
How We Store and Protect Information
Your personal information is stored securely, either electronically or in physical form. We take reasonable steps to protect all personal data from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.
Access and Correction
We aim to keep your personal information accurate and up to date. You have the right to:
- access the personal information we hold about you, and
- request corrections if you believe it is inaccurate or incomplete.
To request access or make a correction, please contact us at:
admin@iwcn.org.au
We aim to respond within 30 days of receiving your request.
Complaints
If you have any concerns about how we collect, use, store, or disclose your personal information, please contact us and we will investigate the issue:
Inner West Creative Network
Email: admin@iwcn.org.au
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the NSW Information and Privacy Commission:
Email: ipcinfo@ipc.nsw.gov.au
Overseas Disclosure
IWCN does not routinely disclose personal information to overseas recipients. If such disclosure becomes necessary, we will take reasonable steps to ensure the recipient complies with Australian privacy laws.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The latest version will always be available on our website. We encourage you to review it periodically.