Ashburton Christian School Privacy Policy
Bible verses
Proverbs 11:13. “A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.”
Rationale
The School has an obligation to meet the requirements of the Privacy Act 2020 in the collection, use and disclosure of information.
Aims
To ensure that the principles of the Privacy Act are publicised and observed in all aspects of school life.
Guidelines

1. The Principal is the Privacy Officer.
2. Specifically, the Act Provides for:
   1. The right of the individual to demand access to all information held about them.
   2. The right of the individual to know what information is held about them, who is holding it, and why it has been collected and is to be held.
   3. The right of the individual to correct any inaccurate information.
   4. An obligation on all holders of information to use due care and accuracy when dealing with information held.
3. Personal information can only be used for the express purpose for which it was provided by the individual. To comply with the Act, we must clearly tell individuals providing personal details the purpose for which the information is required - and then only use it for that purpose.
4. The Core of the Act is 13 Information Privacy Principles, and these principles will be adhered to by the school.

 
Date Adopted:  2020
Policy Type:  School
Last Review:  T2 2021
Next Review:  T2 2024