Privacy Policy

The Mental Health Commission of Western Australia is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

Information We Collect

When you participate in consultations through this platform, we may collect your name, email address, demographic information (if voluntarily provided), and your consultation responses including written submissions and voice recordings.

How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to facilitate stakeholder engagement, analyse consultation responses to inform policy development, communicate with you about consultation outcomes, and improve our services.

Anonymous Participation

Where consultations allow anonymous participation, your responses will be de-identified and cannot be linked back to your account.

Data Storage

All data is stored on Australian-hosted servers in compliance with Australian data sovereignty requirements. We use industry-standard encryption and security measures to protect your information.

Contact

For privacy inquiries, contact the Mental Health Commission at privacy@mhc.wa.gov.au.