Privacy Act Compliance
This document incorporates the amendments to the National Privacy Principles which came into effect on the 14th September 2006, to ensure the responsible handling of any personal information that you provide. In order to comply with those National Privacy Principles established originally by the Privacy Act 1988, we ask that you read this information carefully and retain a copy of this document for future reference.
This document explains why and how we collect personal information and how we maintain and use that information. It also provides some detail about your privacy rights along with our general rights and obligations in relation to the personal information we keep on record. Only information that is required for our professional purposes will be sought and collected.
Personal Information
Personal information is any information about you. It may range from everyday information, like your name and contact details, to more sensitive information, like medical history. It could include other’s opinions about you (e.g., your physical condition), your work experience, qualifications, or aptitude test results. Sensitive information can only be disclosed to nominated parties with your consent. Sensitive information is collected in strict accordance with the National Privacy Principles and includes information collected to provide a health service. In the case of psychological appraisal this will include the results of your assessment.
Collection of Information
The information obtained during your psychological appraisal is collected for the purpose of preparing an assessment summary that might be used for recruitment, selection, development or career counseling. The information gathered directly from you may be collected by using psychological assessment tools that psychologists consider will provide necessary and appropriate information for the appraisal. Other necessary information that psychologists recommend in preparing the assessment might include job specific information (e.g. job description), in the case of recruitment, and information from other sources (e.g. interviews and referees). This assists us in ensuring that data collected is as accurate, relevant, up-to-date and complete as possible.
The information gathered from this appraisal may also be used for research purposes and statistical analysis to enhance the reliability of this assessment process. To ensure you cannot be personally identified during research, your data will be made anonymous by deleting your name and other identifying information.
Disclosure of Information
The assessment report will be provided to the relevant Rimfire staff as well as individuals or organisations that have requested the assessment. In this case, this will generally involve potential employers.
Data Security
Rimfire Resources takes all reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification and disclosure. Safety measures in place to protect your privacy include:
- Secure office storage allowing only authorised personnel access to your information;
- Computerised databases requiring a log-in and password to gain access;
- Staff bound by a confidentiality agreement regarding company and client information;
- Secure methods to destroy or de-identify personal information as soon as the law permits and provided that the information is no longer needed by us.
Access to your Information
In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act you can personally gain access to your assessment information by contacting Rimfire Resources although, because of the evaluative nature of the material obtained, you may not necessarily have full access to the results in detail, as per National Privacy Principles legislation. To access the latest version of this document go to www.comlaw.gov.au. However, you are entitled to feedback on your results. This service might attract a fee and if provided by a psychologist it will be consistent with the Australian Psychological Society’s www.psychology.org.au recommended rate. The feedback session should be with a qualified person to prevent misinterpretation of psychological data.
However, when an assessment has been conducted for recruitment or selection purposes, consistent with Schedule 3, Section 6(f) of the National Privacy Principles, access to psychological data is only available after the outcome of your candidacy is known, in order not to interfere with the selection process.
How to Contact Us
If you wish to contact us about matters concerning your personal or sensitive information you should contact Emma Suttor at esuttor@rimfireresources.com.au. You can also visit our web site at www.rimfireresources.com.au to view our company privacy policy.
If you believe Rimfire Resources has interfered with your privacy, a set procedure is established to assist in resolving the grievance. By contacting the Privacy Officer you may lodge a formal complaint. For more information on privacy, go to the Office of the Federal Privacy Commissioner’s website at www.privacy.gov.au or contact their Hotline on 1300 363 992.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Psychometric Assessment?
A series of questions designed to indicate your strengths, operating style, areas for development, personality, and motivation.
Is it a Test?
A psychometric assessment is not a “test” in the usual sense. It doesn’t test your skills or knowledge but measures your underlying abilities and behavioural style. There is no pass or fail.
How will it be used?
Your results will be used by trained interpreters or psychologists to help find out how suited you are to a particular job, career or for personal development. Prospective employers can use the results to help make a decision about employing you, or current employers might use the results for staff development.
How does Psychometric Assessment help me?
Psychometric Assessment can:
- Support your own understanding of your strengths and areas for development
- Give you and/or a prospective or current employer a clearer picture
- Get you the right job or career
- Clarify your own understanding of your personality, operating style and abilities
- Support the information in your job interviews, references & resume.