Privacy Policy

The NZIFSA Privacy Policy

Version 2.1 (8 August 2007)

Scope

This statement applies to the New Zealand Ice Skating Association (NZIFSA) and to all information collected by the NZIFSA. It does not apply to the collection or use of information by affiliated clubs and sub-associations.

Personal Information
Personal Information is information about individuals collected by the NZIFSA.

• We collect information provided by skaters that register to test and compete (TC registration) under NZIFSA rules and regulations.
• We collect information provided by skaters that enter in National Championships, Selection Competitions and other events organised by or on behalf of the NZIFSA.
• We collect information provided by officials, volunteers and members of affiliated clubs.
• We collect information from officials, skaters, and members of affiliated clubs who attend seminars and other activities organised by the NZIFSA.
• We may collect other information provided by you (for example: goals, training) to assist in monitoring progress.
• We collect information on your medal test passes and failures.
• We collect information on your competition results both at NZIFSA events, affiliated Club events, and overseas events.

Uses
Uses are the way in which the NZIFSA may use the personal information that is collected, however these uses do not allow disclosure to other parties unless it is specifically allowed under the Disclosure section of this privacy policy.

• We use personal information to assist in the running of competitions and in selection for international competitions.
• We use personal information to provide you with information about NZIFSA activities, ice figure skating activities, upcoming events and overseas competitions.
• We use personal information to asses your qualifications to participate.
• We use personal information to help promote the sport.
• We use personal information to assist your coach to help you.
• We use personal information to assist affiliated clubs and members of affiliated clubs to achieve any of the NZIFSA activities.
• Information collected on behalf of the NZIFSA by an affiliated Club may be used by the Club in any lawful manner as long as it complies with the Privacy Act and any privacy policy of the Club. Any such use, whether it complies with this privacy policy or not, is the sole responsibility of the Club.

Disclosure

• Your contact details, medal test results and competition results may be disclosed to any affiliated club to assist in administering the sport or to assist in holding competitions, seminars, training camps or other activities to benefit the sport.
• Your contact details, medal test results and competition results may be disclosed to any of your coaches you have informed us of.
• We may disclose your date of birth and age to any third party if you are a TC registered skater aged 25 or less or if you are competing in a Junior or Senior International competition.
• We may disclose the fact that you are aged 25 or over or aged 40 or over to the general public.
• We may disclose any information to the International Skating Union (ISU), or representatives of the ISU.
• We may disclose any information to Drug Free New Zealand or any other sports anti-doping organisation.
• We may disclose competition results and results of tests to the general public.
• We may also disclose personal information to government and other agencies that demonstrate a statutory right to obtain it.
• We may disclose personal information to courts and tribunals where both the NZIFSA and the individual are involved or where it is relevant to a legal proceeding involving the NZIFSA.
• We may disclose personal information to law enforcement agencies and courts under court order.
• The fact that you are currently TC registered or not may be disclosed to any third party.

You have the right of access to all personal information we hold about you. You have a right to ask the NZIFSA to correct any information that is inaccurate or misleading. You can exercise those rights by contacting the NZIFSA Secretary.