The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is committed to protecting your privacy. This notice outlines how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information for the purposes of verifying your eligibility to apply for this scheme of assistance, and if approved, provide the appropriate support.
Please view the department’s privacy statement on our website to find out more about how we collect, use and safeguard personal information.
Collection of personal information
We are collecting your personal information to verify your eligibility to be considered for appointment to an Industry Funding Scheme Management Committee.
Including:
- your name and contact details;
- your date of birth
- your qualifications and/or knowledge of biosecurity
- details of prior appointment to boards or committees
- name and contact details of your referees
Requirement to collect information
The regulations of the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 requires us to collect this information.
Disclosure of personal information
We may share this information with the Public Sector Commission and any other government agencies as required by law, members of the IFS Appointments Committee in order to assess, verify and evaluate your application, and the Minister for Agriculture and Food.
Consequences of not providing personal information
If you choose not to provide certain personal information, we may be unable to verify your eligibility to be appointed to an industry Funding Scheme Management Committee.
Access and correction
You have the right to access and correct your personal information held by the department. To do so, please contact us using the details provided below.
Contact us
If you have any questions or concerns about this collection notice or how your personal information is handled, please contact us at:
Privacy Officer - Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Phone: 1300 374 731 (1300 DPIRD1)
Email: enquiries@dpird.wa.gov.au
Website: www.dpird.wa.gov.au
For more information about our privacy practices, please visit our website at www.dpird.wa.gov.au.