Scope Property Partners is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals and to complying with its obligations under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act). This Privacy Policy explains how Scope Property Partners manages Personal Information.
Scope Property Partners has adopted the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act. The APPs regulate the collection, use, disclosure, storage, security, and disposal of Personal Information.
A copy of the Australian Privacy Principles is available from the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at https://www.oaic.gov.au/
Personal Information is information or an opinion that identifies, or could reasonably identify, an individual. The types of Personal Information collected by Scope Property Partners may include names, postal addresses, email addresses, telephone numbers, and other contact details.
Personal Information may be collected in a variety of ways, including but not limited to direct communication, interviews, correspondence by telephone or email, through our website, from publicly available sources, cookies, media and publications, and from third parties. Scope Property Partners does not control and is not responsible for the privacy practices of third party websites or service providers.
Scope Property Partners collects Personal Information primarily for the purpose of providing its services, responding to enquiries, communicating with clients and stakeholders, and for related administrative and business functions, including marketing.
Personal Information may also be used for secondary purposes that are related to the primary purpose of collection, where such use would be reasonably expected, or where consent has been obtained. Individuals may opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by contacting Scope Property Partners in writing.
Where reasonable and practicable, individuals will be informed at the time of collection of the purpose for which their Personal Information is being collected and how it will be used.
Sensitive Information, as defined under the Privacy Act, includes information or opinions relating to matters such as racial or ethnic origin, political opinions or affiliations, religious or philosophical beliefs, membership of professional or trade associations, criminal records, or health information.
Scope Property Partners will only collect or use Sensitive Information where it is reasonably necessary for its functions or activities and:
The individual has given consent; or
The use or disclosure is required or authorised by law.
Where reasonable and practicable, Scope Property Partners will collect Personal Information directly from the individual concerned. In some circumstances, Personal Information may be received from third parties. In such cases, reasonable steps will be taken to ensure the individual is made aware of the collection of that information.
Personal Information may be disclosed in the following circumstances:
Where the individual has consented to the disclosure;
To third parties engaged by Scope Property Partners to assist in providing services; or
Where disclosure is required or authorised by law.
Scope Property Partners does not sell or license Personal Information to third parties.
Scope Property Partners takes reasonable steps to protect Personal Information from misuse, interference and loss, and from unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.
When Personal Information is no longer required for the purpose for which it was collected, Scope Property Partners will take reasonable steps to destroy or permanently de identify the information. Some Personal Information may be retained in client files and records to comply with legal, regulatory, or professional obligations, including record keeping requirements for a minimum period of seven (7) years.
Individuals may request access to Personal Information held by Scope Property Partners and request correction of that information where it is inaccurate, incomplete, or out of date, subject to exceptions permitted under the Privacy Act.
Requests for access must be made in writing. Scope Property Partners will not charge a fee for access requests but may charge a reasonable administrative fee for providing copies of Personal Information.
To protect privacy and security, Scope Property Partners may require verification of identity before releasing Personal Information.
Scope Property Partners takes reasonable steps to ensure that Personal Information it holds is accurate, complete, and up to date. Individuals are encouraged to notify Scope Property Partners if their Personal Information changes or if they believe the information held is inaccurate.
This Privacy Policy may be amended from time to time. The current version will be made available on the Scope Property Partners website.
Any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of Personal Information should be directed to:
Scope Property Partners
2/39 Essex Street
Pascoe Vale VIC 3044
Email: hello@scopeproperty.com.au
Scope Property Partners will respond to privacy complaints within a reasonable time and in accordance with its obligations under the Privacy Act.