Privacy policy & disclaimer

Privacy Statement and Policy

Benetas considers the collection of relevant, personal data as fundamental to the provision of individualised, quality care. Information is collected throughout each phase of health intervention, treatment and health research initiatives that often extend beyond the client contact.

It is the policy of Benetas that information is managed appropriately with regard to collection, security, storage, use and disclosure, as identified throughout all processes.

Privacy is an integral part of Benetas’ professional ethics and statutory obligations. We are committed to ensuring the privacy protection of all information collected on behalf of our clients, staff and supporters. By implementing the principles embodied in the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000, Information Privacy Act 2000 and the Health Records Act 2001, we will ensure that all personal information is accorded treatment consistent with minimum privacy standards. By abiding by these principles we aim to provide effective and efficient services, whilst respecting the confidentiality and privacy rights of our staff, clients and supporters and clearly demonstrate the organisation's commitment to welfare of all individuals.

A framework exists to ensure that all individuals have their right of access to personal information considered appropriately. Contact should be made in the first instance to: Privacy Officer, Benetas, Level 1 - 789 Toorak Road, Hawthorn East Vic 3123.

Information collected

When you look at this website, our server makes a record of your visit and logs the following information:

your originating address
the date and time of your visit to the site
the pages you accessed and documents downloaded
the type of browser you are using

Access to information collected

Benetas will not make any attempt to identify users or their browsing activities. However, in the unlikely event of an investigation, a law enforcement agency or other government agency may exercise its legal authority to inspect our server's logs.

Use of information collected

We will only record your personal information if you send us an email message or submit the 'Contact us' form. Your personal information will only be used for the purpose for which you have provided it and it will not be used for any other purpose without your consent.

This site does not provide facilities for the secure transmission of information across the Internet. Users should be aware that there are inherent risks transmitting information across the Internet.

Copyright / Disclaimer

Copyright

Other than for the purposes of and subject to the conditions prescribed under the Copyright Act 1968 (or any other applicable legislation throughout the world) you are not permitted in any form or by any means to reproduce, adapt, re-transmit, distribute, store in a retrieval system or commercialise the material or any part of it without seeking prior written approval from Benetas.

Enquiries should be directed to the Copyright Officer, Benetas, Level 1 - 789 Toorak Road, Hawthorn East 3123 or by email to info@benetas.com.au.

Contents not legal advice

The Material is a summary only of the subject matter covered and is not intended to be nor should it be relied on as a substitute for legal or other professional advice.

Material on this website

Benetas makes no warranties or representations regarding the quality, accuracy or fitness for purpose of any Material. Benetas does not warrant or represent that the Material will not cause damage, or is free from any computer virus or any other defects or errors. Benetas is not liable to users of the Material for any loss or damage however caused resulting from the use of the material.