At Nomat Pty Ltd, we respect and uphold your privacy rights and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use it, who we may share it with, and how you can access or correct the information we hold about you. It also describes our compliance with relevant legislation, including the Australian Privacy Principles contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic) and the Victorian Protective Data Security Standards (VPDSS) Version 2.0.
Nomat Pty Ltd complies with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Australian Privacy Principles, and the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic). We also adhere to the Victorian Protective Data Security Standards (VPDSS) Version 2.0 to ensure that the personal information we collect is handled securely and responsibly. Additionally, we follow the principles outlined in The Research Society’s Code of Professional Behaviour.
Nomat Pty Ltd collects personal and sensitive information to conduct research, including but not limited to:
• Personal Information: Gender, age, date of birth, occupation, salary, and contact details.
• Sensitive Information: Health information, or other sensitive data, collected only with your explicit consent and when necessary for our research purposes.
You have the option to remain anonymous or use a pseudonym when providing information, except in cases where identification is necessary or practicable.
We may collect personal information through the following methods:
Direct Collection: Participation in research activities such as surveys, interviews, workshops, or focus groups (conducted online, face-to-face, or via telephone).
Third Parties: From publicly available sources, client-provided data (e.g., customer lists), or marketing list providers, ensuring compliance with the Australian Privacy Principles.
Automated Tools: Online surveys or research platforms.
All data is collected voluntarily, and participants may withdraw consent at any time.
Nomat Pty Ltd uses your personal information exclusively for research purposes. We ensure:
• Your personal information is reported in an aggregate form that does not identify individuals.
• Sensitive information is used only with your explicit consent.
• Your personal information is not disclosed to third parties without your consent, except as required by law or a court/tribunal order.
We will never use your personal information for advertising, promotions, or direct marketing activities. Any third-party service providers we engage are contractually required to comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the VPDSS, and this Privacy Policy.
We take all reasonable precautions to protect your personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. These include:
• Data Minimisation: Only collecting information necessary for our research objectives.
• Storage: Securely storing personal information in systems with robust access controls.
• Destruction: Securely deleting personal data once it is no longer required for research purposes, unless retention is required by law.
We conduct regular risk assessments and adhere to the Victorian Government’s guidelines for managing data breaches and security incidents.
We collect personal and sensitive information with your informed and explicit consent. Participants may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us. Upon withdrawal, we will securely delete any personal information, except where retention is required by law or necessary to address a genuine research concern.
For research projects involving sensitive or high-risk data, Nomat Pty Ltd conducts Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) to identify and mitigate potential risks to participants' privacy.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests about your personal information, please contact our Privacy Officer using the Contact Us form on our website. Address your inquiry to the Privacy Officer, and we will respond promptly.