The RASC will make information available to our members/customers concerning the policies and practices that apply to the management of their personal information.

Any member or Customer must contact the RASC National Office to have any information updated/corrected.

Personal information must be protected by security safeguards that are appropriate to the sensitivity level of the information.

What is Distributed and to Whom

Personal information is used:

The RASC will maintain a member's or customer's Personal Information as accurate, complete, and up-to-date as is necessary for the Identified Purposes.

Personal information may only be used or disclosed for the purpose for which it was collected unless you have otherwise consented, or when it is required or permitted by law. Personal information may only be retained for the period of time required to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law.

The personal information collected must be limited to those details necessary for the purposes identified by the RASC and/or to further the aims of the RASC, which include the promotion and advancement of astronomy and allied sciences.

We are obliged to keep your personal information confidential except under the following special circumstances:

• When authorized by you
• When required by law
• When permitted by law

Personal information, such as name, address, phone, email and age, is collected and used with the individual's implied or explicit consent. Sensitive personal information (such as a credit card number) requires explicit consent (verbal, or written (email, e-store, hard copy).

Why We Collect Personal Information

The RASC is responsible for all Personal Information under its control and has designated a Privacy Officer who is accountable to the Executive for the RASC's compliance with this Privacy Policy, and its ten principles, as listed above.

Created by Bonnie Bird, Peter Jedicke, and Kim Hay.

Approved by National Council 2004-03-06
Motion 04118