Novaskill is bound by the Australian Privacy Principles contained within the Privacy amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Act 2012 and the Privacy Act 1988.

The Act defines 13 Australian Privacy Principles and, from these principles, Novaskill is obligated to;

• Only collect information that is necessary for its function & activities.
• Collect personal information by lawful, fair & non-intrusive means.
• Not use or disclose personal information about an individual for a purpose other than the primary purpose of collection.
• Take reasonable steps to ensure that the personal information collected, used or disclosed is accurate, complete and up to date.
• Take reasonable steps to protect the personal information held from unauthorised disclosure, misuse or loss.
• On a reasonable request provide an individual with access to and correction of the information that is held about that individual.
• In the case of a suspected breach of the AAPs, maintain an effective privacy inquiry and complaints handling system.
• Collect personal or sensitive information about an individual by consent or if the collection of that information is by law.
• Make available information regarding cross boarder disclosure should personal information of an individual be disclosed to an overseas recipient.