About this Statement
This Privacy Statement explains how the Shire of Nannup (the Shire) collects, uses, stores and discloses personal information when you interact with the Shire, including through the Shire's website and online services.
The Shire manages personal information in accordance with the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 (which comes into effect on 1 July 2026), supported by recordkeeping and information security practices.
There are inherent risks associated with transmitting information over the Internet. Users should make their own assessment of those risks when choosing to use online services.
Collection and Use of Personal Information
The Shire collects personal information to carry out its business functions, deliver services and administer programs for the community. This may include personal information collected:
- Through online forms, systems and your use of the Shire's digital services;
- Through correspondence, enquiries, applications, service requests or complaints;
- In the performance of the Shire's statutory, regulatory and service delivery functions; or
- Where required or authorised under relevant legislation.
The Shire uses personal information for the purpose for which it was collected, for a Shire business-related purpose, or where authorised by law. This includes communicating with you, responding to requests, delivering services and administering programs, and meeting legislative requirements.
Further information about how the Shire handles personal information and information breaches is available in the Shire's Privacy Policy and Information Breach Policy.
Website Visit Data
When you visit the Shire's website, information about your visit is automatically logged for statistical and operational purposes. This information is used to:
- Monitor website usage and performance;
- Identify the information that is most and least accessed; and
- Improve website design, functionality and content.
Information collected may include:
- The internet service provider and server used to access the site;
- Pages accessed and time spent on the site;
- Device type, operating system and browser; and
- Referring websites or links.
The Shire does not attempt to identify individual users' browsing activity except where authorised or required by law, including where necessary to investigate suspected misuse, unlawful activity, or where requested by an authorised body.
Requests to access or correct personal information held by the Shire can be made under the Freedom of Information Act 1992.
Protection, Security and Storage
The Shire maintains physical, technical and administrative controls designed to protect personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.
Personal information is stored securely and accessed only by authorised personnel for legitimate business purposes.
Disclosure of Personal Information
The Shire may disclose personal information in circumstances including:
- With your consent;
- To carry out the purpose or function for which the information was collected, or for a Shire business-related secondary purpose;
- Where required or authorised by law;
- To protect the safety, rights or property of individuals or the Shire;
- To lessen or prevent a serious threat to life, health or safety; and
- With other government agencies or service providers where authorised, and where appropriate safeguards are in place.
The Shire does not sell or rent personal information.
Access to Personal Information
Individuals may request access to, or correction of, their personal information in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 1992.
Public Internet Services
Where the Shire provides public internet access (such as public Wi-Fi or library computers), usage may be monitored to maintain network security, investigate misuse and comply with legal obligations.
The Shire does not identify individual users' browsing activity unless authorised or required by law.
Contact and Complaints
Questions or concerns about privacy can be directed to the Privacy Officer nannup@nannup.wa.gov.au.
The Shire will manage privacy complaints in accordance with its complaints management procedures and applicable legislation.