Margaret Jurd College (ABN 38 609 515 675) is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals and managing personal information in a responsible and transparent manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, store and protect your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
By engaging with the College, including using our website or services, you consent to our handling of your personal information in accordance with this Policy.
What Personal Information We Collect
Personal information is information or an opinion that identifies you or could reasonably identify you.
The types of personal information we collect may include:
Name, address, email, phone number and emergency contacts
Date of birth, gender, and student or staff identifiers
Academic and behavioural records, attendance, and learning adjustments
Medical and wellbeing information (with consent and where necessary)
Employment details and qualifications (for staff or applicants)
Website usage and online interaction data (via cookies or analytics tools)
We may also collect sensitive information including health information, disability status, Indigenous status, and criminal history, where it is necessary and permitted by law.
How We Collect Personal Information
We collect personal information in a number of ways, including:
Directly from individuals via enrolment forms, employment applications, meetings, or digital communications
Automatically when you use our website or other systems (eg, cookies)
From third parties, including:
Educational institutions or previous employers
Medical or allied health professionals
Government agencies (eg, Department of Education, NESA)
Public sources or online directories
Where possible, we will collect information directly from you. If information is received from a third party, we take reasonable steps to ensure you are made aware. In some circumstances, the College may collect personal information from other schools or prescribed bodies as permitted under Chapter 16A of the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998 (NSW). Where information is collected for the purpose of protecting or supporting a child or young person, the College is not required to notify the individual of this collection, provided the collection is lawful and directly related to the child’s wellbeing or safety.
Why We Collect Personal Information
We collect and use personal information for purposes directly related to our functions and activities, including:
Providing education, wellbeing, and support services
Meeting legislative and regulatory obligations
Managing enrolment, employment, and operational processes
Maintaining the health and safety of students, staff, and visitors
Communicating with families, staff, and stakeholders
Planning, evaluation, research and service improvement
Complying with lawful requests or directions
In some cases, we may use or disclose information for closely related secondary purposes where you would reasonably expect such use, or where you have given consent.
How We Store and Protect Information
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, or disclosure. This includes:
Secure physical storage and controlled access to records
Password-protected electronic systems and encryption protocols
Access restricted to staff with a need-to-know basis
Information is retained for as long as required by law or operational necessity and then securely destroyed or de-identified.
Use of Cookies and Website Analytics
When you visit our website, we may use cookies or similar technologies to collect data such as:
Pages visited, time spent on site, and device type
Browser and geographic location (where enabled)
This helps us understand website performance and improve our services. You can modify your browser settings to block or manage cookies. Please note, this may affect functionality.
We do not collect identifiable personal information unless you submit it voluntarily through forms or emails.
Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose personal information to:
Government departments and educational authorities
External service providers (eg, IT, data storage, medical, psychological)
Emergency services or law enforcement (where required)
Health practitioners or allied support services
Other schools or educational institutions (where consent is given)
In accordance with Chapter 16A of the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998 (NSW), the College may lawfully exchange personal information with other prescribed bodies, such as schools, health services, and government agencies, without consent, where the exchange is necessary to promote the safety, welfare, or wellbeing of a child or young person. These exchanges occur under strict legal obligations and are guided by principles of necessity, proportionality, and respect for the child’s best interests.
All disclosures are made in line with the purpose for which the information was collected, or as otherwise permitted by law.
We do not disclose your information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Overseas Disclosure
Margaret Jurd College uses reputable digital platforms to support its teaching, administration, and wellbeing services. While the College endeavours to store data within Australia, some service providers (eg cloud-based systems or analytics tools) may operate or host data internationally.
Where this occurs, the College takes reasonable steps to ensure those providers meet strong privacy and data security standards that are comparable to Australian privacy law. This includes contractual commitments, vendor due diligence, and preference for providers with recognised certifications or local data residency options wherever possible.
Access and Correction
You may request access to your personal information held by us, or ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data. Requests must be made in writing and we may require identification to confirm your identity.
If we refuse access or correction, we will provide a written explanation.
Complaints and Enquiries
If you have concerns about how your personal information has been handled, please contact:
The Principal Margaret Jurd College Email: principal@mjc.nsw.edu.au Phone: 02 4070 0400 Address: Level 1, 31-33 Beaumont Street, Hamilton NSW 2303.
We will acknowledge your complaint and respond as soon as practicable. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at www.oaic.gov.au.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will be available on our website. We encourage you to review it periodically.
Our Commitment to Privacy
Margaret Jurd College (ABN 38 609 515 675) is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals and managing personal information in a responsible and transparent manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, store and protect your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
By engaging with the College, including using our website or services, you consent to our handling of your personal information in accordance with this Policy.
What Personal Information We Collect
Personal information is information or an opinion that identifies you or could reasonably identify you.
The types of personal information we collect may include:
We may also collect sensitive information including health information, disability status, Indigenous status, and criminal history, where it is necessary and permitted by law.
How We Collect Personal Information
We collect personal information in a number of ways, including:
Where possible, we will collect information directly from you. If information is received from a third party, we take reasonable steps to ensure you are made aware. In some circumstances, the College may collect personal information from other schools or prescribed bodies as permitted under Chapter 16A of the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998 (NSW). Where information is collected for the purpose of protecting or supporting a child or young person, the College is not required to notify the individual of this collection, provided the collection is lawful and directly related to the child’s wellbeing or safety.
Why We Collect Personal Information
We collect and use personal information for purposes directly related to our functions and activities, including:
In some cases, we may use or disclose information for closely related secondary purposes where you would reasonably expect such use, or where you have given consent.
How We Store and Protect Information
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, or disclosure. This includes:
Information is retained for as long as required by law or operational necessity and then securely destroyed or de-identified.
Use of Cookies and Website Analytics
When you visit our website, we may use cookies or similar technologies to collect data such as:
This helps us understand website performance and improve our services. You can modify your browser settings to block or manage cookies. Please note, this may affect functionality.
We do not collect identifiable personal information unless you submit it voluntarily through forms or emails.
Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose personal information to:
In accordance with Chapter 16A of the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998 (NSW), the College may lawfully exchange personal information with other prescribed bodies, such as schools, health services, and government agencies, without consent, where the exchange is necessary to promote the safety, welfare, or wellbeing of a child or young person. These exchanges occur under strict legal obligations and are guided by principles of necessity, proportionality, and respect for the child’s best interests.
All disclosures are made in line with the purpose for which the information was collected, or as otherwise permitted by law.
We do not disclose your information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Overseas Disclosure
Margaret Jurd College uses reputable digital platforms to support its teaching, administration, and wellbeing services. While the College endeavours to store data within Australia, some service providers (eg cloud-based systems or analytics tools) may operate or host data internationally.
Where this occurs, the College takes reasonable steps to ensure those providers meet strong privacy and data security standards that are comparable to Australian privacy law. This includes contractual commitments, vendor due diligence, and preference for providers with recognised certifications or local data residency options wherever possible.
Access and Correction
You may request access to your personal information held by us, or ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data. Requests must be made in writing and we may require identification to confirm your identity.
If we refuse access or correction, we will provide a written explanation.
Complaints and Enquiries
If you have concerns about how your personal information has been handled, please contact:
The Principal
Margaret Jurd College
Email: principal@mjc.nsw.edu.au
Phone: 02 4070 0400
Address: Level 1, 31-33 Beaumont Street, Hamilton NSW 2303.
We will acknowledge your complaint and respond as soon as practicable. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at www.oaic.gov.au.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will be available on our website. We encourage you to review it periodically.