Privacy Act 1988 Compliance

Digital Currency Institute Australia (DCI-AU) is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), which governs the handling of personal information in Australia. This page explains how we comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) and how you can exercise your rights under this law.

Scope and Applicability

This compliance page applies to all visitors of dci-au.org. As an informational blog with no user registration, account creation, or database storage of personal information, we collect only limited data through standard website operations such as server logs and analytics tools. We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

Your Rights Under the Privacy Act 1988

Under the Privacy Act 1988, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we hold about you
• Request access to that information
• Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information
• Complain about a breach of privacy and have it investigated

These rights apply only to information that can be identified as belonging to you and that we hold in a retrievable form.

How We Comply

DCI-AU complies with the Privacy Act 1988 by:

• Collecting only information necessary for website functionality and analytics
• Not storing personal information in identifiable databases
• Using anonymised data for traffic analysis where possible
• Ensuring third-party tools (e.g., Google Analytics) are configured to respect user privacy
• Responding to privacy requests within a reasonable timeframe

Data We Process

We may automatically collect the following types of information:

• IP address (used for security and geolocation)
• Browser type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (optional, for analytics and functionality)

This data is aggregated and anonymised. We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or financial details unless voluntarily provided via our contact form.

Legal Basis for Processing

Our processing of personal information is based on:

• Legitimate interest: To maintain website security, improve user experience, and analyse traffic trends
• Consent: Where cookies or tracking tools require it, we provide clear opt-in mechanisms

We do not process sensitive information such as health, racial, or political data.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To request access to, or correction of, your personal information:

1. Email your request to [email protected]
2. Include your full name and the specific information you are seeking
3. Provide any details to help us locate your data (e.g., date of visit, browser used)

We will respond to your request within 30 days. If your request is complex or requires additional verification, we will notify you within that period.

Response Timeframes

Under the Privacy Act 1988, we are required to respond to privacy requests within a reasonable period, not exceeding 30 days. If we cannot meet this deadline, we will inform you in writing with the reasons and expected timeframe.

No Discrimination Policy

DCI-AU does not and will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights under the Privacy Act 1988. You may request access, correction, or deletion of your data without fear of reduced service, denial of access to content, or any other penalty.

Updates and Changes

We may update this compliance page periodically to reflect changes in law or our practices. The most recent version will always be posted here with an updated effective date. You will be notified of material changes via a banner on our homepage.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or wish to make a complaint regarding your privacy, please contact:

Michael James
45 Benjamin Way, Belconnen ACT 2617
Email: [email protected]

You may also lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au if you are unsatisfied with our response.