Mission
Victorian Truck Drivers Memorial Inc. (VTDM) exists to maintain the Memorial Wall as a place of reflection by overseeing and managing the addition of plaques and the maintenance and upkeep of the Memorial Wall, together with the conduct of the Annual Remembrance Service and its associated activities.
Our Commitment to Protecting Privacy
The VDTM recognises the importance of protecting the privacy and rights of individuals in relation to their personal information.
VDTM Inc. complies with:
- Information Privacy Principles contained in the Privacy Act 1988; and
- Australian Direct Marketing Association Code of Practice in relation to how we market to our stakeholders; and
- Spam Act 2003 in relation to electronic marketing.
What is Personal Information
Personal information is any information that can be used to personally identify an individual. It includes things such as an individual’s name, address, telephone number, email address, etc.
VDTM Use of Personal information
The VDTM will only collect personal information that is required for the memorial plaques and management and tracking of plaque information on the official VTDM website.
Information such as an individual’s name, nickname, date of birth, date of death, and driving history will be collected.
Collection of Personal Information
The VDTM will collect personal information via application forms completed by a family member.
When collecting personal information from the family member, the VDTM may collect it in the form of a hard copy or via the VDTM website.
Storage of Personal Information
The VDTM will take reasonable steps to ensure individuals personal information is protected from misuse and loss and from unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.
The application forms will be stored in a locked, filing cabinet under the custodianship of The Secretary.
Disclosure of Personal Information
The VDTM will only disclose the personal information of an individual to the producers of the memorial plaques, on its website, and in service program used in conjunction with the Annual Remembrance Service.
Storage of Personal Information
The VDTM will store information indefinitely to maintain an accurate history of those who are commemorated on the Victorian Truck Drivers’ Memorial.
Accessing Your Personal Information
You may request access to personal information that is held by VTDM about you. Requests for access will be addressed by VTDM in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 1982.
VTDM will take reasonable steps to make appropriate correction to personal information so that it is accurate, complete, and up to date.
VTDM welcomes feedback about privacy issues and will attend to all questions and complaints promptly.
You can contact VTDM about any privacy issues (including breaches of the Australian Privacy Principles and/or request to access personal information) as follows:
- By email: [email protected]
- By mail:
VTDM Privacy Officer
7 Tregunter Street
ASCOT VALE Vic 3032
Notification of Changes to The Policy
To check updates to this policy, please visit our privacy policy page on a regular basis.