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Privacy Statement: Collection and Use of Student Personal Information

Learn how we collect and use student personal information with explicit parental consent and in full compliance with Australian privacy laws and educational guidelines.

EducationNetworks.com.au, operated by MCB Business Partners Pty Ltd (ABN: 15 618 728 091), is committed to protecting the privacy of all individuals, especially children and young people under the age of 18 who are still attending school.

We collect and handle personally identifiable information, including full name and email address, from students for the following specific purposes:

  • Issuing digital credentials that recognise participation and achievement in education programs.
  • Measuring and reporting the social and economic impact of industry and government-sponsored education initiatives.
  • When permission is granted by a parent or guardian, providing students and their parent/carer with information about education and career pathway opportunities that align with areas of interest identified through the student’s program reflection.

Legal and Ethical Compliance

All data collection and research activities involving NSW Government schools and preschools comply with the following legislation and guidelines:

  • Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998 (NSW)
  • Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 (NSW)
  • Crimes Act 1900 (NSW)
  • Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 (NSW)
  • Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW)
  • Children (Education and Care Services) National Law (NSW)
  • Education and Care Services National Regulations
  • NSW Department of Education Research Statement and Guide to Our Evidence Needs

We also adhere to the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

Consent and Transparency

We will only collect personal information from students:

  • With explicit consent from a parent or legal guardian.
  • After clearly explaining the purpose, intended use, and safeguards in place.
  • In accordance with ethical research practices and Education Department guidelines.

Use and Disclosure

Student data will be used solely for the purposes outlined above. We do not sell or share personal information with third parties unless:

  • Required or authorised by law.
  • Explicit consent has been provided.

Data Security and Retention

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. Data is stored securely and retained only as long as necessary to fulfil the stated purposes, after which it is de-identified or securely destroyed.

Access and Corrections

Parents or guardians may request access to, or correction of, their child’s personal information by contacting us at:

info@mcbbp.com.au