Overview

MIBT is bound by the Commonwealth Privacy Act 2000. This Act regulates the way organisations can collect, use, keep and disclose information personal information. It gives individuals the right to know what information an organisation holds on them and a right to correct any information if it is wrong.

MIBT keeps the following personal information on each student:

• Personal details (such as names, sex, addresses, birthdays, country of residence, allergies and illnesses)
• Academic qualifications
• Course selections, letter of offer and student acceptance of offer
• Academic statements
• Passport, visa and OSHC details
• IELTS and TOEFL scores (if applicable)
• Employment history (if applicable)
• Enrolment details
• Attendance records and any medical certificates/approved absence forms given
• Parent or guardian details
• Financial details

How is the information used?

MIBT uses the information for:

• Correspondence
• Assessing applications to study at MIBT
• Awarding Diplomas or Certificates
• Meeting student visa compliance requirements
• Checking payment of course fees

Security of Information

MIBT has security systems in place to protect all the information handled from misuse and unauthorised disclosure or modification. We do not retain data for which we have no further use and under the Standards for Registered Training Organisations or by law, MIBT cannot disclose information to a third party without the written consent of the student.

Note: International students should be aware that information provided to MIBT may be made available to Commonwealth and State agencies and the Fund Manager of ESOS Assurance fund, pursuant to obligation under the ESOS Act 2000 and the National Code of Practice.