When this privacy notice applies
This privacy notice applies to the COVID-19 mental health updates for health professionals subscription.
This notice explains how we (the Australian Government Department of Health) manage personal information to meet our obligations under the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
Information we collect
We will only collect your email address.
Why we collect this information
We need this information to send you relevant information about COVID-19.
If you do not provide your email address, we cannot send you our updates.
How we collect this information
We collect personal information from you, via Mailchimp, when you sign up for the list.
Who we disclose your personal information to
We use Mailchimp, an American email marketing service, to manage our mailing list. When you subscribe to our mailing list, you consent to Mailchimp collecting your email address on our behalf. Mailchimp also receives information from cookies about your use of the website (including your IP address). We recommend that you read Mailchimp’s privacy policy.
How we store your information
Mailchimp is based in the United States, so your information will be transmitted to and stored on servers located outside Australia.
How you can access or correct your information
If you need to change your email address, unsubscribe from the service and then resubscribe with the new email address.
Concerns and complaints
Our privacy policy explains how you can make a complaint if you think we have breached:
- the Australian Privacy Principles
- the Australian Government Agencies Privacy Code
The privacy policy also explains how we will manage your complaint.
More on privacy
To find out more see our privacy page and our full privacy policy.
Contacts
