Privacy Policy
Our approach to privacy
The Architects Registration Board of Victoria (ARBV) is committed to responsible
and fair handling of personal information, consistent with the Information Privacy
Principles in the Information Privacy Act.
What information do we collect
We collect personal information to meet the purposes of the Architects Act and Regulations.
Whenever we collect personal information, we aim to ensure that you know why we
collect it and (if applicable) to whom we disclose it. We do not collect personal
information when you access our website home page or browse the site, unless you
send us an email or complete an online form.
How do we use your personal information?
The use or disclosure of your personal information is linked to the purpose for
which it is collected. For example, the purpose could be registration as an architect,
admission to the Architectural Practice Examination, the registration of a business
name or approval of an architectural partnership or company. The purpose could also
be to resolve a consumer complaint, or to conduct an inquiry into professional practice.
Members of the public who lodge a formal complaint are asked to provide some personal
information for the purposes of the inquiry. Where an inquiry is received about
the registered status of an architect, sufficient information to identify the architect
is supplied. Other Boards also seek confirmation of registration
Data quality and data security
ARBV makes every effort to ensure that personal information collected, used or disclosed
is accurate, complete and up-to-date. We have secure office premises and secure
information technology arrangements to protect the personal information we hold.
These measures complemenffort to ensure that personal information collected, used
or disclosed is accurate, complete and up-to-date. We have secure office premises
and secure infort our other privacy safeguards and help to protect your information
from misuse, loss or unauthorised access, and from unauthorised modification or
disclosure.
Getting access to your information
For details about access to the personal information we hold about you, please telephone
03 9417 4444 or email registrar@arbv.vic.gov.au
Copyright
Copyright of materials present on the Architects Registration Board of Victoria
(ARBV) Web Site resides with the ARBV. Apart from fair dealing for the purposes
of private study, research, criticism or review, as permitted under copyright legislation,
no part may be reproduced or reused for any commercial purposes whatsoever.
Material on the ARBV Web Site may only be shown in full screen format, and may not
include or be framed by advertising or any other information.
Disclaimer
The content of the Architects Registration Board of Victoria (ARBV) web site is
provided for information purposes only. No claim is made as to the accuracy or authenticity
of the content of the web site. The ARBV does not accept any liability to any person
for the information ohitects Registration Board of Victoria (ARBV) web site is provided
for information purposes only. No claim is made as to the accuracy or authenticity
of ther advice (or the use of such information or advice) which is provided on this
web site or incorporated into it by reference. The information on the ARBV web site
is provided on the basis that all persons accessing the site undertake responsibility
for assessing the relevance and accuracy of its content.
The information contained in the ARBV web site is not to be displayed except in
full screen format. No liability is accepted for any information or services which
may appear in any other format. No responsibility is taken for any information or
services which may appear on any linked web sites.