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Privacy
Collection and use of personal information
Interactive Services
Cookies
Security and disclosure of information
Notification and changes
Editorial Policy
Content Management
Privacy
Thank you for visiting the VLGA web site and reviewing our privacy policy.
As a leading provider of electronic communication tools that use the
WWW to share information, VLGA recognises the importance of protecting
the privacy of all users of its systems and services and protecting the
security of information held on clients. We follow the Guidelines
for the Federal and ACT Government Websites as issued by the Australian
Privacy Commissioner.
This site is operated by Infoxchange Australia without the use of an
external service provider. Infoxchange Australia is a service provider
and will make a record of your visit by logging the following information
for statistical purposes
- the user's server address and the user's top level domain name (eg.
.com, .gov, .au, .uk etc.);
- the date and time of the visit to the site, the pages accessed and
documents downloaded;
- the previous site visited and the type of browser used.
No attempt will be made to identify users or their browsing activities
except, in the unlikely event of an investigation, where a law enforcement
agency may exercise a warrant to inspect the service provider's logs.
The VLGA website contains links to other sites. We are not responsible
for the content and the privacy practices of other web sites and encourage
you to examine each site's privacy policies.
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Collection and use of personal information
Personal information collected by the VLGA is treated as confidential
and is protected by the Privacy Act 1988. Personal information is information
relating to an individual whose identity is apparent, or can reasonably
be ascertained, from the information or opinion provided.
When you e-mail us:
- we will record your e-mail address;
- we will only use your e-mail address for the purpose for which you
provided it;
- it will not be added to a mailing list, unless provided by you specifically
for that purpose;
- we will not use your e-mail address for any other purpose ;
- we will not disclose it without your consent.
Other personal information collected by us, will only:
- be collected by lawful and fair means ;
- be used for a lawful purpose ;
- be collected with your consent;
- the purpose for collection will be clear and explicit.
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Interactive Services
The VLGA website offers interactive features and applications such as
a discussion board. All personal information sent or posted via such features
becomes public information for which VLGA accepts no responsibility. See:
Disclaimer
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Cookies
The VLGA website uses "cookies," a piece of data stored on the
user's hard drive containing information about the user. Cookies benefit
the user by requiring login only once, thereby saving time while on the
site. If users reject the cookies, they may be limited in the use of some
areas of the site.
Microsoft Internet Explorer® users can find more information about
"cookies" on the Microsoft Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/info/cookies.htm?RLD=291.
Netscape Navigator® users can go to the Netscape web site at http://home.netscape.com/security/basics/privacy.html#cookies
VLGA only uses cookies for password recognition and to maintain navigation
information during your site visit. These cookies will not remain on your
computer at the end of each Internet session. Most Internet browsers are
pre-set to accept cookies. You can adjust your Internet browser to warn
you when cookies are being used. If you refuse to receive cookies you
may not be able to access parts of the VLGA website.
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Security and disclosure of information
Your personal information will not be released unless the law permits
it or your permission is given. We provide a secure environment and a
reliable system but you should be aware that there may be inherent risks
associated with the transmission of information via the Internet.
VLGA will disclose information it maintains when required to do so by
law, for example, in response to a court order or a subpoena or other
legal obligation, in response to a law enforcement agency's request, or
in special cases when the VLGA has reason to believe that disclosing this
information is necessary to identify, contact or bring legal action against
someone who may be causing injury to or interference with (either intentionally
or unintentionally) IXA rights or property.
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Notification and changes
If the VLGA privacy policy is changed, those changes will be posted on
this page so that users are aware of what information is collected, how
it is used and under what circumstances, if any, it is disclosed. Users
should check this policy frequently to keep abreast of any changes.
Contact privacy@infoxchange.net.au
for questions about this privacy statement, the practices of this site
or any related dealings with the VLGA,
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Editorial Policy
Content submitted to the VLGA by users is subject to prior review by editors
(see content management), who determine its suitability. Any content offered
to the site may be rejected by editors if, in the editor's opinion, it
advocates violence, contains profanity, is inflammatory in nature, is
not relevant to the subject of that section of the site, or is otherwise
inappropriate. The policy does not seek to filter out but rather to include
the best.
The views expressed in content appearing on the VLGA website are entirely
those of the originators, and should not be attributed in any manner to
the VLGA.
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Content Management
The goal of the VLGA is to ensure an open and accessible content system
dedicated to the provision of quality information. The content management
system of the site is based on the editorial judgment of selected individuals
and organisations that demonstrate extensive knowledge of the subject,
objectivity and openness. Editors are responsive to direction from advisors
and sectoral experts, who themselves are drawn from a range of institutions
and organisations.
The site uses a 'deferred publishing' approach, so that content suggested
by users is reviewed prior to acceptance on the site. Selection of resources,
issues, discussion topics, news and technical data for the site is carefully
analysed and based on fact and the needs of the VLGA audience. This challenge
of combining Internet technologies with sound human judgment, in a manner
that is both open and professionally sound, is at the core of the VLGA's
editorial and assessment policy.
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