Privacy Policy

HM & Associates acknowledges the importance of adhering to the National Privacy Principles (NPPs) and the requirements of the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000,(The Act). We undertake to treat all client information and other personal information in our possession in accordance with the requirements of The Act.

Collection

Personal information will not be collected unless it is necessary for one or more of the firm's functions or activities. The collection will be fair, lawful and not intrusive. We will inform you of the purpose of the collection, the fact that you can get access to your information and what happens if you do not give us the information.

Data Collection

We will not collect sensitive information unless the individual has consented, it is required by law or in other special specified circumstances, for example, relating to health services provision and individual or public health or safety use and disclosure.

We will only disclose information for the purpose it was collected unless the person has consented, or a person would reasonably expect such use or disclosure, or the use is for direct marketing where we expect the information may be of interest to you. The only other circumstances where information will be disclosed is in relation to public interest such as law enforcement and public or individual health and safety.

Data quality

A review of personal information will be made on a regular basis to ensure that the information we collect, use or disclose is accurate, complete and up to date.

Limited Liability

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.