The Non-State Schools Accreditation Board (NSSAB) is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the
Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld) (IP Act). This privacy statement outlines how we collect, manage, use and protect your personal information.
Collection of personal information
NSSAB collects personal information to perform its functions under the
Education (Accreditation of Non-State Schools) Act 2017 (Qld). This may include:
- information provided by non-state schools and applicants for accreditation
- information provided by individuals or organisations in relation to complaints or inquiries
- information collected during investigations or audits
We collect this information directly from you or from third parties where authorised by law. The information collected is necessary for the NSSAB to fulfil its statutory responsibilities including the accreditation and monitoring of non-state schools in Queensland.
Use and disclosure of personal information
The NSSAB uses personal information to:
- assess applications for accreditation or changes to accreditation
- monitor compliance with the legislative requirements under the
Education (Accreditation of Non-State Schools) Act 2017 (Qld).
- investigate complaints or concerns related to non-state schools
- communicate with stakeholders including schools, parents and the community.
We may disclose your personal information to third parties where required or authorised by law such as:
- other Queensland Government agencies
- law enforcement or regulatory bodies
- external service providers engaged to assist the NSSAB in carrying out its functions.
We will not disclose your personal information to other parties unless required or permitted by law.
Accessing and amending personal information
Under the
Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld), you have the right to request access to your personal information held by NSSAB and to request amendments if you believe the information is inaccurate, incomplete, out-of-date or misleading.
To request access to or amendment of your personal information, please contact us using the details provided below. You may be required to verify your identity before access is granted.
Data security
NSSAB takes all reasonable steps to protect the personal information we hold from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. This includes implementing appropriate physical, electronic and procedural safeguards.
Website privacy
When you visit the NSSAB website and
NSSAB online services we may collect information about your visit including:
- your IP address
- the date and time of your visit
- the pages you accessed and documents downloaded
- the type of browser and operating system you used.
This information is collected for statistical and system administration purposes and to improve our website. We do not attempt to identify individuals from this data unless required by law or to investigate improper use of our website.
Our website may contain links to external websites. NSSAB is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how you interact with our website. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Contact us
If you have any questions or concerns about how the NSSAB manages your personal information or if you wish to make a privacy complaint, please contact us:
Non-State Schools Accreditation Board
Address: Non-State Schools Accreditation Board, PO Box 15347, City East Qld 4002
Phone: (07) 3513 6773
Email:
nssab.admin@qed.qld.gov.au
For more information about privacy, you can visit the
Office of the Information Commissioner Queensland's website.