Our Privacy Policy   We are committed to protecting your privacy

At Advanced National Services Pty Ltd we respect your right to privacy. From 21 December 2001, we are bound by new sections of the Commonwealth Privacy Act 1988, which sets out a number of principles concerning protection of your personal information.

The Company will comply with the ten National Privacy Principles contained in the Privacy Amendments (Privacy Sector) Act 2000. Any personal information obtained is for the business activities of the Company and will not be used for any other purposes. The ten National Privacy Principles are attached.

Persons should be aware that personal information may be used to obtain a report from trade suppliers (business interests only) including an exchange of information with other organisations. 

 

Your personal information

The company collects personal information for the following reasons:

• Salary/wages calcuation and payment
• Postal, telephone and email correspondence
• Legal and regulatory requirements eg. Tax File and Australia Business Numbers
• Superanniation
• Emergency Procedures eg. Location of keys, security services, after hours work requests
• Emergency family contact in case of illness, accidents etc.
• Work location demographics

If you have any problem with any of the above, please contact our Office Manager to discuss the issue. You will be given details explaining why the information is required and why it is disclosed internally.

 

How information is collected

• At the time of job application or Franchise application
• At the time of an offer of a job or to undertake a subcontractor, or when commencing as a Franchisee
• At induction and training
• When you provide us with changes or updates of information

 

How information is stored

• Hard copy file, by surname or business name, and kept in a secure, access restricted filing cabinet
• Electronic, by surname or business name, secured by password acces

 

How to access this information

• By written request to our National Office
• Viewing access to our hard copy and electronic records
• Copies will be made available on request - the original documents will remain on our files  

 

PRIVACY (PRIVATE SECTOR) AMENDMENT ACT 2000

The Top Ten (10) National Privacy Principles

1. Collection: personal information may only be collected if necessary for an organisation’s activities, must not be collected by unlawful means and must not be unreasonably intrusive, eg. Place of birth, marital status is not necessary.
Note: During recruitment the prospective employee must be informed of the purpose of the information and who will have access to it.

2. Uses and Disclosure: information collected may only be used or disclosed for the purpose for which it was collected or certain other purposes that are required and authorised by or under law.

3. Data Quality: Reasonable steps must be taken to ensure that personal information collected, used or disclosed is accurate, complete and current. There is a duty of care to take all reasonable steps to ensure that this information is updated.

4. Data Security: reasonable steps must be taken to protect personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure and to destroy or permanently de-identify information no longer needed for any purpose under NPP 2. There is a duty of care to ensure that both hard copy and electronic data are free from security breaches.

5. Openness: policies should be documented and procedures should be implemented to respond to requests for information about privacy policies and practices.

6. Access and Correction: individuals have a general right to access information about themselves subject to some exceptions. If an exception applies, the use of a mutually agreed intermediary must be considered.

7. Identifiers: an organisation must not adopt as its own identifier an individuals identifier assigned by a Federal government agency, or use or disclose the identifier (subject to some exceptions), eg Tax file number, pension number, Medicare number etc. A company must create its own individual system.

8. Anonymity: individuals must have the option of not identifying themselves when entering into transactions with an organisation where this is lawful and practical. This does not however, apply to human resource functions or when Companies are entering into contractual arrangements.

9. Transborder Data Flows: personal information may only be transferred to someone overseas if the organisation reasonably believes that the recipient is subject to a law, binding scheme or contract which effectively upholds the principles similar to the NPP’s, the individual consents to the transfer or in other limited circumstances.

10. Sensitive Information (Collection Limitations): sensitive information may only be collected if the individual has consented, if required by law, or certain other conditions are met.

Note: Sensitive information includes information such as race, religion, trade union membership, criminal record, sexlife, or health information.

 

We focus on the big picture while taking care of the details. We acknowledge our duty of care and responsibilities We care for the Environment

We consider it our responsibility to protect and enhance the environment by training personnel to effectively understand issues and the management of them during operations.

Particularly the use/storage of chemicals & fuels; recycling/disposal of waste in a safe, clean, efficient manner; pesticide operations; the disposal of waste (including hazardous, infectious waste, waste water).

We conduct regular environmental audits of operations and consider their impact and importance; comply with all applicable laws and regulations; investigate and report fully any mishaps or accidents. Advanced National Services requires all employees to have a positive attitude towards the environment and the safety of other employees and the community at large.

 

Occupational Health & Safety Policy   Health & Safety for All Advanced National Services is committed to achieving a high standard of corporate citizenship.  We are determined to safeguard our employees, customers, members of the public and our environment against accidental injury or damage.

We implement safe work systems and a safe working environment.

We consider the long term risks to health, safety and the environment regarding products and systems used, and the responsible handling and disposal of waste.

 

Our People are Important

Advanced National Services group policy is to treat all employees in a fair and socially responsible manner, recognising and rewarding their efforts. We maintain an environment that encourages teamwork and safe practices, providing development opportunities to maximise employees' personal and business success.

We actively support the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti-Discrimination to ensure that everyone in the organisation has the same chance to contribute to and share in the success of the Company.

All persons responsible for the work activities of other employees will be held accountable.

Advanced National Services demands a positive attitude and performance with respect to occupational health, safety and the environment by all employees, irrespective of their position.