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10/01/2003
Privacy
Collection and use of personal information
Registration
e-Newsletter (Infocast)
Online Forms
Interactive Services
Cookies
Security and disclosure of information
Notification and changes
Editorial Policy
Content Management
Editorial Committee
Privacy
Thank you for visiting the China AIDS Network web site and reviewing our
privacy policy.
As a leading provider of electronic communication tools that use the
WWW to share information, Infoxchange Australia (IXA) recognises the importance
of protecting the privacy of all users of its systems and services and
protecting the security of information held on clients. We follow the
Guidelines
for the Federal and ACT Government Websites as issued by the Australian
Privacy Commissioner.
This site is operated by Infoxchange Australia without the use of an
external service provider. Infoxchange Australia is a service provider
and will make a record of your visit by logging the following information
for statistical purposes
- the user's server address and the user's top level domain name (eg.
.com, .gov, .au, .uk etc.);
- the date and time of the visit to the site, the pages accessed and
documents downloaded;
- the previous site visited and the type of browser used.
No attempt will be made to identify users or their browsing activities
except, in the unlikely event of an investigation, where a law enforcement
agency may exercise a warrant to inspect the service provider's logs.
The China AIDS Network contains links to other sites. We are not responsible
for the content and the privacy practices of other web sites and encourage
you to examine each site's privacy policies.
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Collection and use of personal information
Personal information collected by the China AIDS Network is treated as
confidential and is protected by the Privacy Act 1988. Personal information
is information relating to an individual whose identity is apparent, or
can reasonably be ascertained, from the information or opinion provided.
When you e-mail us:
- we will record your e-mail address;
- we will only use your e-mail address for the purpose for which you
provided it;
- it will not be added to a mailing list, unless provided by you specifically
for that purpose;
- we will not use your e-mail address for any other purpose ;
- we will not disclose it without your consent.
Other personal information collected by us, will only:
- be collected by lawful and fair means ;
- be used for a lawful purpose ;
- be collected with your consent;
- the purpose for collection will be clear and explicit.
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Registration
In order to gain full benefits from China AIDS Network web site and applications,
users are required to register. During registration, users are required
to give their contact information (such as name, e-mail address, mailing
address and phone number). The China AIDS Network may also collect demographic
information (such as job title and responsibilities, organisation information
and professional certification). For internal purposes, this information
is used to communicate with users and provide requested services, and,
for web site visitors, to provide a more personal experience on the web
site. The China AIDS Network uses aggregate demographic information about
its audience to improve its service, for marketing purposes and/or industry
reporting purposes.
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e-Newsletter (Infocast)
If users wish to subscribe to the China AIDS Network e-newsletter, they
are asked for e-mail contact information. This information is used for
the sole purpose of sending the information requested. This is an automated
process. Recipients of the China AIDS Network e-newsletter can unsubscribe
using the instructions listed at the end of the e-newsletter.
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Online Forms
From time to time the China AIDS Network may invite users to provide information
via online forms. Participation in these surveys is completely voluntary
and the user therefore has a choice whether to disclose requested information
(such as name and mailing address) and demographic information (such as
postcode or job title).
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Interactive Services
The China AIDS Network offers interactive features and applications such
as a discussion board and chat room. All personal information sent or
posted via such features becomes public information for which the China
AIDS Network accepts no responsibility. See: Disclaimer
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Cookies
The China AIDS Network uses "cookies," a piece of data stored
on the user's hard drive containing information about the user. Cookies
benefit the user by requiring login only once, thereby saving time while
on the site. If users reject the cookies, they may be limited in the use
of some areas of the site.
Microsoft Internet Explorer® users can find more information about
"cookies" on the Microsoft Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/info/cookies.htm?RLD=291.
Netscape Navigator® users can go to the Netscape web site at http://home.netscape.com/security/basics/privacy.html#cookies
The China AIDS Network only uses cookies for password recognition and
to maintain navigation information during your site visit. These cookies
will not remain on your computer at the end of each Internet session.
Most Internet browsers are pre-set to accept cookies. You can adjust your
Internet browser to warn you when cookies are being used. If you refuse
to receive cookies you may not be able to access parts of the China AIDS
Network website.
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Security and disclosure of information
Your personal information will not be released unless the law permits
it or your permission is given. We provide a secure environment and a
reliable system but you should be aware that there may be inherent risks
associated with the transmission of information via the Internet.
The China AIDS Network will disclose information it maintains when required
to do so by law, for example, in response to a court order or a subpoena
or other legal obligation, in response to a law enforcement agency's request,
or in special cases when the China AIDS Network has reason to believe
that disclosing this information is necessary to identify, contact or
bring legal action against someone who may be causing injury to or interference
with (either intentionally or unintentionally) IXA rights or property.
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Notification and changes
If the China AIDS Network privacy policy is changed, those changes will
be posted on this page so that users are aware of what information is
collected, how it is used and under what circumstances, if any, it is
disclosed. Users should check this policy frequently to keep abreast of
any changes.
Contact privacy@infoxchange.net.au
for questions about this privacy statement, the practices of this site
or any related dealings with the China AIDS Network,
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Editorial Policy
Content submitted to the China AIDS Network by users is subject to prior
review by editors (see content management), who determine its suitability.
Any content offered to the site may be rejected by editors if, in the
editor's opinion, it advocates violence, contains profanity, is inflammatory
in nature, is not relevant to the subject of that section of the site,
or is otherwise inappropriate. The policy does not seek to filter out
but rather to include the best.
The views expressed in content appearing on the China AIDS Network are
entirely those of the originators, and should not be attributed in any
manner to the China AIDS Network.
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Content Management
The goal of the China AIDS Network is to ensure an open and accessible
content system dedicated to the provision of quality information. The
content management system of the site is based on the editorial judgment
of selected individuals and organisations that demonstrate extensive knowledge
of the subject, objectivity and openness. Editors are responsive to direction
from advisors and sectoral experts, who themselves are drawn from a range
of institutions and organisations.
The site uses a 'deferred publishing' approach, so that content suggested
by users is reviewed prior to acceptance on the site. Selection of resources,
issues, discussion topics, news and technical data for the site is carefully
analysed and based on fact and the needs of the China AIDS Network audience.
This challenge of combining Internet technologies with sound human judgment,
in a manner that is both open and professionally sound, is at the core
of the China AIDS Network's editorial and assessment policy.
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Editorial Committee
The Committee provides guidance to the China AIDS Network for assuring
quality on the web site. It will advise the Australian Development Gateway
on matters such as systems of content management, editorial policies,
publication standards and content partnership structuring. The Committee
will examine and propose ways to enhance participation to promote the
highest possible quality of content.
The Editorial Committee includes representatives of the following organisations
to edit content submitted in Chinese and English. On occasion the Editorial
Committee may enlist the assistance of sectoral experts.
Chinese Information:
- China AIDS Network
- (UNAIDS Theme Group)
- (China AIDS Resource Centre)
English Information:
- Infoxchange Australia, Community Building Team
- Dr Jane Bell
- Melbourne University Sociology Department
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