(last updated 30 June 2008)

The Forlam Group Pty Ltd (“we” or “us” or “our” ) takes your privacy seriously and acknowledge our responsibilities under the Privacy Act 1988 in particular the privacy provisions in the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 and the 10 National Privacy Principles.

Further information on the National Privacy Act can be found at www.privacy.gov.au.

Collection, Use and Retention of Personal Information

The Forlam Group collects and retains the personal information of an individual that relates to an activity, function or transaction. We will take all reasonable steps to ensure that the personal information collected, used or disclosed is accurate and complete. In collecting personal information, where practicable and subject to the discretion of The Forlam Group, you will be afforded the option of anonymity.

We will not purposely collect from you sensitive personal information such as religious beliefs, ethinic origin, health, membership of unions or professional associations unless it is with your consent or if it is required by law for us to do so or in other circumstances as outlined in Privacy Principle No. 10.

Method of Collection

The majority of information collected by The Forlam Group collects about an individual comes from that individual directly. However, The Forlam Group may from time to time, seek personal information from a third party. In such cases, unless The Forlam Group has already done so, at the time of or before it collects such information, all reasonable steps will be taken by us to inform you about whom the information is sought:

The purpose for which the information is being collected; where applicable, any law requiring the information to be collected, and the main consequences if all or part of the information is not provided.

Use of Cookies & Log Files

When you visit our sites, a cookie (a very small log file) is placed on your computer if you have enabled it to accept cookies. A cookie is a piece of data stored on your hard disk which allows us to recognise your computer. This information assists us in tracking site visitation statistics in aggregate form. It does not provide any personal information.

You may, at any time, manually configure your browser to refuse cookies. You may also delete any existing cookies from your hard drive. However, by doing so you may restrict your access to our sites.

Links to Other Web Sites

Please be aware that the www.forlam.com.au site has links that will direct to other web sites. The Forlam Group is not responsible for the privacy practices of such sites and cannot be responsible for the security of any of your personal information collected in such places.

Sharing Information

The Forlam Group Pty Ltd may use or disclose personal information without consent where:

It is for a reasonably expected purpose related to the purposes for which the information was collected in accordance with this Privacy Policy. It is part of the process relating to the nature of the business conducted. The Forlam Group will not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

Holding Information

Most of the personal information held by The Forlam Group Pty Ltd is held in a combination of computer storage facilities, paper based files and other records. This information is held in secure locations that is accessed only by staff to perform a specific task. Personally identifiable information held on servers is kept in a secure location.

Correcting, Updating or Removing Your Personal Information

If your personal information is incorrect, changes are required or if you no longer wish to receive information from The Forlam Group, we will correct, update or remove your information as soon as possible. This can be done by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

You may also contact us:

The Forlam Group Pty Ltd
Telephone: +61.2.8213.0693
Facsimile: +61.2.8212.8001


Updating of Privacy Policy

This policy, may from time to time be updated as required. The “last updated” date will be shown on the top of this Policy.