Data Protection Compliance Policy

Purpose

Prayer and Worship Ltd (P&W) is committed to safeguarding personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This policy outlines how we manage personal information to ensure transparency, security, and compliance with Australian privacy laws.

Scope

This policy applies to all personal information collected, used, and stored by P&W, including that of attendees, volunteers, donors, and staff.

Key Principles

Transparency: Individuals are informed about why and how their personal information is collected and used.

Consent: Personal information is collected and used only with consent or as required by law.

Data Minimization: Only essential data is collected.

Security: Personal information is securely stored to prevent misuse, loss, or unauthorized access.

Access and Correction: Individuals can request access to or correction of their personal information.

Use of Personal Information

We collect personal information for:

  • Event registration and ticketing

  • Communication with attendees and donors

  • Volunteer management

  • Marketing and legal compliance

Storage and Retention

Personal information is stored securely with access limited to authorised personnel.

Data is retained only as long as necessary for operational or legal purposes and securely destroyed thereafter.

Data Breaches

In the event of a breach:

  • We will assess and mitigate the impact promptly.

  • Affected individuals and the OAIC will be notified if required.

Complaints and Contact

For privacy concerns or complaints, contact our Privacy Officer:

Email: legal@prayerandworship.com.au

Complaints will be addressed promptly

Review

This policy is reviewed annually or when legal updates occur.