The Cyber website is an informational website providing information on cyber security.
The Cyber website is administered and maintained by the Department of Corporate and Digital Development (DCDD) through its Cyber Resilience Team.
About this privacy statement
This website privacy statement provides an overview of how we handle any personal information we may collect through your use of cyber.nt.gov.au (the website).
In this statement, 'you' or 'your' means you as the user of the website. 'We', 'us' or 'our' means Cyber Resilience team.
Changes to this statement
We may review and update this privacy statement at any time to take into account any new laws, technology and changes to our operations
Protecting your information
We safeguard your privacy by ensuring that any personal information we may collect is protected in a way that is consistent with and complies with the requirements of the Information Act 2002 (NT) (“the Act”) and the relevant Information Privacy Principles (IPPs).
How we collect information
Information that you provide to us
You can access and browse our website without providing any personal information. Your email address and/or contact details will only be received by us if you send an email to our site. We will only use the information you provide for the purpose of responding to your email.
Requests to provide information
Generally, you will know if we are collecting your personal information because we will ask you for it directly. For example, if you submit a feedback form, we will ask you to provide your name and contact details.
IP address and cookies
An IP address is a unique number your device has when it is online.
When you visit our website small data files known as cookies are placed on your device to collect anonymous information. If you don't want cookies to be placed on your computer or device, you can disable them using your web browser. If you opt out of using cookies, some of the features on this website may not function fully and your ability to browse, read and download information may be affected.
Information we collect from your IP address or by the use of cookies essentially tells us:
- if you are using a phone, desktop computer or other device
- where you are when you access the website, e.g. the Northern Territory, Queensland, international etc. However, this does not tell us your precise location
- which NTG website you visited and for how long
- Recaptcha validations, for site security.
Behavioural analytics
Analytical cookies are non-essential cookies that help us improve our services by understanding:
- devices, browsers and operating systems you use
- search terms entered
- pages visited and the length of the visit
- the date and time pages are accessed
- how our website is performing.
Analytical information is generally not considered 'personal information' under law unless you are identifiable, in which case we will treat that data as personal information in accordance with the Act.
Analytics services we use include Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity.
We make improvements by using Microsoft Clarity to see how you use our website. By using the website, you consent to the collection and use of this data by us and Microsoft Clarity.
For more information on how these services use your data, you can read the privacy statements on the below websites:
Third parties
Where reasonable and practicable, we will collect your personal information only from you. If we become aware that personal information about you has been in-directly collected from a third party, then we will take reasonable steps to ensure that you are made aware that your personal information has been collected and the matters in this privacy statement
Links to other websites
This privacy statement only governs information collected by us through your use of the website. The website contains links or content operated and maintained by third parties over which we have no control, such as training registration forms from Eventbrite or resources from cyber.gov.au. We recommend you review the privacy policies of any ‘third party websites’ before disclosing any personal information to the ‘third party websites’
How we use or disclose your information
We may:
- use de-identified data for the limited purpose of analysing your use of the website and how the website performs during your visit for statistical and system administration purposes. We do this to help us understand the use of the website so we can improve our services. We do not use this information to identify you or match it with any other personal information we may collect from you. Access to this de-identified data is restricted to internal personnel only.
- disclose your information when required or permitted by a law. For example, court orders, subpoenas, summonses and where mandatory reporting laws compel us.
- use or disclose your information for any other purposes where we have obtained your consent.
How we manage and secure your information
We understand the importance of keeping your personal information safe. We use modern robust tools and processes to protect your data and keep your personal information secure and protect it from unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. In protecting your information we:
- utilise encryption and password-protected access across all our platforms
- implement physical and logistical security measures
- restrict access to your information to authorised personnel only.
The Department of Corporate and Digital Development oversees the operation of our data management to ensure compliance with best practices and good cyber hygiene.
Authentication is via the NTG/Microsoft Single Sign-On with no external access allowed. Data in transit and at rest is encrypted using government approved encryption standards. Data is stored within the NTG Microsoft Azure Tenancy in the Northern Territory.
We train all staff on the need for confidentiality and maintaining privacy and security. Access to your personal information is restricted to only those employees who need it to provide services to you.
We store, use and dispose of your personal information in-accordance with the IPPs of the Information Act and the relevant NTG records retention schedules.
Complaints
Breaches of privacy
If your concern relates to a breach of your privacy, you should contact us immediately via email privacy.dcdd@nt.gov.au.
If you are not satisfied with our response or if you have not received a response within a reasonable time, you may lodge a complaint with the Northern Territory Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC). For more information, or to get advice go to the OIC website.
Contact us
Contact us if you:
- have any queries or feedback about our privacy statement
- want to access or correct your personal information
- want to make a complaint about our handling of your personal information.
Department of Corporate and Digital Development, NTG phone: 08 8999 2500.
You can also read the Privacy Information Statement for Clarity DOCX (61.9 KB).