Geeks R Good is a business transacting personal and private information as a matter-of-course. The business relies on comprehensive and accurate personal information about its candidates and clients with whom there is a recognised business relationship. Geeks R Good has robust systems to protect private and personal data that may be collected, stored, used, or disclosed in the course of business activity. If you do not wish Geeks R Good to disclose information about you to third parties, please indicated in the box provided, below.

Geeks R Good has created this Policy and Statement as result of its commitment to compliance with the Privacy Act (2000). The business is bound by the National Privacy Principles.

Geeks R Good reserves the right to modify this policy at any time. If there are changes to the policy, you will be notified by electronic mail for the update posted on the website: geeksrgood.com.au.

In this way, you will always be aware of the sort of information collected, how it may be used, and the circumstances under which it may be disclosed.
If Geeks R Good is required by law to disclose information about you, Geeks R Good must cooperate fully.

I do not wish my personal information disclosed to third parties.

 

What kind of personal information does Geeks R Good collect?

The type of information collected includes (but is not limited to):

  • Official and preferred names, titles, postnominals, personal awards, current and former employer details, private and business address details, private and business telephone and facsimile numbers, private and business email addresses, and gender;
  • Qualifications, education, academic history, work experience, professional skills and occupations;
  • Memberships of professional associations;
  • Financial details, bank accounts, branch and account number, superannuation details, tax file numbers, tax status details, and spouse details;
  • Assessment details for personal profiles and work preferences;

Geeks R Good does not collect sensitive information such as racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, or religious beliefs.

How is your personal information collected?

We collect all personal information directly from you. For example, if you submit an application for a role vacancy, you are required to include personal information in your curriculum vitae and information about people who are acting as your referees. You may provide information over email or by accessing the website.

Your information will be provided to a third party if your application for a role vacancy is successful.

How does Geeks R Good use your personal information?

We will use your information to provide service to you and our clients with your consent in the following ways (but not limited to):

  • Assess your suitability for a role vacancy and ultimately employment;
  • Payment and wages;
  • Potential employment opportunities;
  • Invitations to company functions;
  • Communications relevant to your application(s);
  • Accounting and administration;
  • Regulatory reporting and compliance;
  • Informing you of other beneficial services.
How does Geeks R Good disclose your personal information?

Geeks R Good may disclose personal information, including sensitive information, held about you to:

  • Clients seeking your competencies;
  • The Australian Taxation Office;
  • Contract Accountants to Geeks R Good.

Geeks R Good will not sell, rent, trade or otherwise supply third parties any personal information obtained from you without your consent.

Geeks R Good treats all personal information held about you as confidential. This applies except where disclosure of your personal information is compelled by law, or with your consent.

Any information that needs to be destroyed will be done so in a secure manner.

How accurate is your information?
If we have accurate personal information about you, it enables us to provide you with the best possible service. We take reasonable steps to ensure that your personal information is accurate, complete and up to date whenever we collect or use it.If you find that the current personal information we hold about you is inaccurate, incomplete or out of date, please contact us immediately.
How do you get access to your information?
We are able to provide you with your personal information, which is readily accessible and which may lawfully be provided upon request. Your request to provide information will be dealt within a reasonable timeframe.
How secure is your personal information?

Geeks R Good protects all personal information that we hold about you from misuse and loss. The business protects your privacy by restricting access to your personal information to those authorised employees either to process information or to provide you with the services for which you have asked. Our authorised employees are responsible for handling personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act.

Your personal information may be stored in hardcopy documents, as electronic data, or in software or systems. The paper, electronic data stores and premises containing your information are secure. For example, there are firewalls and other security systems in use, such as user identifiers and passwords to control access to computer systems.

Geeks R Good will keep your information for twelve months and it will be archived to a separate secure file, after this time.

How will your concerns be resolved?

If you believe that the privacy of your personal information has been compromised, you are entitled to complain. If you have a complaint, contact the Privacy Officer at the following address:

The Privacy Officer
Geeks R Good
PO Box 2403
Chermside Centre Qld 4032
If your complaint is not resolved to your satisfaction, information the Directors by forwarding a written complaint to:
The Directors

Geeks R Good
PO Box 2403
Chermside Centre Qld 4032

A written complaint must include a return address, and identify the conduct that is the basis for the complaint. There are no fees for lodging a complaint.