The Personal Information We Collect and Store
The Democratic Party of Queensland (DPQ) collects and stores only the member’s information it is required to collect and store pursuant to the Queensland Electoral Act 1992 (the Act) and the Queensland Electoral Regulation 2013 (the Regulation). The information we collect includes title, given name, surname, date of birth, street address, suburb, state, postcode, postal address, postal suburb, postal state, postal postcode, e-mail address and gender.
How We Collect Personal Information
We collect personal information via a printed or digital Application for Membership form.
Why We Collect this Information
The DPQ is required to collect and store specific member information for verification of membership by the Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) pursuant to the Act.
How We Use and Disclose Personal Information
We use the information to verify a member’s enrolment on the electoral roll. We disclose member’s information to the ECQ, The President of the Party, the Secretary of the Party and the person who collects the information from the are the only officers of the Party who have access to the personal information we collect.
How to Access Personal Information, Ask for a Correction or Complain if Information was Mishandled.
To access personal information stored, ask for a correction or complain if information was mishandled, contact the Party via the following contact information:
The Secretary
Level 19, 10 Eagle Street, BRISBANE QLD 4000
Telephone: 07 3303 8506
e-mail: secretary@dpq.email
How are Complaints Managed
Complaints are managed in accordance with Australian Standard 10002:2022 Guidelines for Complaint Management in Organisations.
