Privacy notice messaging for students

Sharing personal information with Government agencies is not new. Tertiary education providers provide information to Government agencies using a range of different channels. The TCSI project is helping to streamline the way education providers share their information with Government agencies.

Why do I need to review privacy messaging?

To ensure there is openness and transparency in reporting student information under TCSI, we recommend providers review the privacy notice they give to their students.

Each provider needs to consider their own obligations and consider the 13 Australian Privacy Principles outlined under the Privacy Act 1988. Each provider may also consider obtaining their own legal advice to assist with meeting these obligations.

Where do I start?

The below messaging has been developed to assist providers identify how student information may be shared with Services Australia.

This messaging does not change the need for providers to consider their own messaging, obligations and obtaining their own legal advice.

It is important to clarify to students that:

  • their information will not be shared with Services Australia if they have not claimed or received a payment
  • information provided to Services Australia will be kept safe and secure.

 

Privacy notice messaging

  • We may disclose your personal information to Australian Government agencies, including Services Australia, where this is required or authorised by Australian law.
  • Information about your enrolment with us may be disclosed if you are claiming or receiving a payment from Services Australia.
  • You are still required to notify Services Australia of any change in circumstances that may affect your payment.

Personal information disclosed to Services Australia is protected by law, including the Privacy Act 1988.More information about the way Services Australia handles personal information can be found on their privacy webpage.