{"id":192,"date":"2017-09-14T15:21:01","date_gmt":"2017-09-14T15:21:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helm-recruitment.ap.applyflow.com\/privacy-policy\/"},"modified":"2025-02-18T06:19:44","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T06:19:44","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.helmrecruitment.com.au\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>\n\tPrivacy Policy<\/h1>\n<p>\n\tHelm Recruitment has a Privacy Policy in place to manage the integrity and security of private and confidential data collected and to ensure we are working in accordance with the Privacy Act. We confirm that we comply with our responsibilities under the Act and adhere to the policy outlined below.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tOur Privacy Policy is as follows:<\/p>\n<h3>\n\tHelm Recruitment Pty Ltd Privacy Policy<\/h3>\n<p>\n\tAt Helm Recruitment, your privacy is important to us and we are committed to protecting the privacy and protection of your personal information. Helm Recruitment complies with the privacy laws and National Privacy Policy established by the Privacy Act 1988.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tWhen you provide us with your personal information, we will endeavour to keep such information private and be used only in accordance with this policy. By agreeing to provide us your personal information, you also consent for us to collect, hold, use and disclose your information in accordance with this privacy policy that may be helpful with further processing of your application.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\tWhat is Personal Information?<\/h3>\n<p>\n\tPersonal information is any information or opinion about you that includes opinions others provide about your work performance, your qualifications, work experience, personal sensitive information and other regular information collected by us in connection with your possible work placement. This information can be accessed by Helm Recruitment<strong> <\/strong>at any time.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\tWhat is Personal Sensitive Information?<\/h3>\n<p>\n\tIt is a specific category of personal information and opinions about you that includes-<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\tRacial background\/ethnic origin.<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tCriminal record<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tHealth issues or disability (if any)<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tMembership of political association\/ religious beliefs\/ philosophical beliefs<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tMembership of any professional or trade association<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tMembership of trade union.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\n\tHow we collect your personal information?<\/h3>\n<p>\n\tInformation (personal or sensitive) about you is collected from you directly when you register with us or provide us with any other information in connection with your application. Information is also collected from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\tReferences we receive about you<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tResults of any psychometric or medical test\/ assessment<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tPerformance feedback (positive or negative)<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tComplaint from or about you in the workplace<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tYour involvement in any workplace incident<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tInformation about any insurance investigation\/litigation\/professional disciplinary matter\/criminal matter\/inquest etc.<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tAny additional information provided by you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\n\tTypes of Personal Information collected<\/h3>\n<p>\n\tPersonal information about you is collected and stored in Helm Recruitment&rsquo;s database. The type of information we collect and hold falls in the following categories:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\tYour name<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tMailing address<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tTelephone number<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tE-mail address<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tYour educational background and qualifications<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tYour career history<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tDetails of competency test or information related to your career<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tYour personal interests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\n\tPurposes to hold your Personal Information with us<\/h3>\n<p>\n\tThe personal information obtained from you is held and used by our company in connection with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\tPossible work placements<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tPerformance appraisals<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tAssessment of your ongoing performance<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tIdentification of your training needs<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tClient and business relationship management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\n\tDistributing &amp; sharing of personal information<\/h3>\n<p>\n\tWe may disclose and share your personal information to the following people:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\tPotential and actual employers<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tReferees<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tProfessional association or registration body with proper interest in the disclosure of your information<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tWorkers&rsquo; Compensation body (if applicable)<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tOur contractors<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tPerson with lawful entitlement to obtain your information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\tIn some cases we may disclose your information only with your consent.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\tIf you do not provide us the required information<\/h3>\n<p>\n\tIn cases where you do not provide the adequate information required:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\tIt may limit our ability to find suitable work for you<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tIt may limit our ability to proceed with recruitment process<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tIt may limit our ability to proceed with your application for placement in a specified area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\n\tSecurity of your Personal Information<\/h3>\n<p>\n\tWe take all reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification and disclosure.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tYour personal information may be stored in hardcopy or electronically. We have security procedures in place to protect your personal information.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tFor example, your personal information is stored in secured offices and in computerised databases which require a log in and password to gain access.&nbsp; Access to the database is only available to those who require such access. All staff are bound by a confidentiality agreement regarding company and customer information. Visitors to our premises are always accompanied by a member of staff for the duration of the visit.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tWe use secure methods to destroy or de-identify personal information as soon as the law permits and provided that the information is no longer needed by us.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tHelm Recruitment does not accept responsibility for the security of information while it is being transmitted to us over the Internet.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tWe, at Helm Recruitment, take every possible security measures to protect your valuable personal information from unauthorized access, modification and disclosure. If you advise us that you are no longer looking for work opportunities and therefore do not wish to be registered with us, we will de-identify your data base record and destroy your personal information, unless you advise us otherwise or unless it is a requirement by law such as retained tax\/wages information.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tWe may ask you to verify your identity or seek more information about your request. We may also refuse your request and provide you with reasons for doing so, where we are legally permitted to do so.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tIf you wish to access your personal information, you should contact our Privacy Coordinator. However, we may refuse the access if it would interfere with the privacy rights of other person or breach any confidentiality attached to the information.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tHelm Recruitment reserves the right to review, update and change this Privacy Policy without prior notice.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tIf you require a copy of this document please contact Helm Recruitment Privacy Coordinator.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tPrivacy Coordinator:Brendon Jukes<br \/>\n\tEmail:<a href=\"mailto:brendonjukes@helmrecruitment.com.au\" title=\"Mail US\">brendonjukes@helmrecruitment.com.au<\/a><br \/>\n\tPhone:<a href=\"tel:0390188001\" title=\"Call Us\">03 9018 8001<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Privacy Policy Helm Recruitment has a Privacy Policy in place to manage the integrity and security of private and confidential data collected and to ensure we are working in accordance with the Privacy Act. We confirm that we comply with our responsibilities under the Act and adhere to the policy outlined below. 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