Privacy and Security Statement

Microchips Australia has implemented an extensive system of security to protect the data that it holds in its membership system and to ensure the integrity of data is maintained.

Our systems ensure that our service:

  • Can only be accessed by authorised members, using the necessary security information of user name and password
  • Is protected from the threat of an attack that could disrupt our ability to provide this service using 128 bit encryption

In addition, all data relating to our product ordering service is not made available to outside parties that could use the data for the purposes of direct mail and promotion.

We acknowledge the management of registry data operated by Central Animal Records.

When a new subscriber is added to their registry, they must sign a declaration at the bottom of the Subscription Form that acknowledges that they have read the Conditions Relating to Information Management. These conditions are detailed below.

 

Conditions Relating to Information Management

All information provided to Central Animal Records is kept strictly confidential and only information necessary to enable the return of a missing pet, or to assist Council pet registrations will be supplied to authorised scanning centres, except where Central Animal Records is required by law to produce any of the information.

Statistical information may be supplied to other parties for purposes associated with animal welfare and/or management of domestic animals. In such circumstances, Central Animal Records will provide the information only on assurances that the information will not be used for commercial purposes.

For more information regarding our Privacy and Security Statement, please contact us.