This application requests information that identifies you and
is defined as ‘personal information’ under the NSW Privacy and Personal
Information Act 1998 (PPIP Act). Supply of this information
is voluntary, but we may not be able to progress your request without this
information.
It is an offence to provide false or
misleading information in applications and documents in connection with matters
under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016.
The
Department of Planning and Environment (the department) collects and manages
the personal information you provide in accordance with the PPIP
Act. Information supplied on this form will be used by
officers of the department to process your licence request. Your
personal information, including any matters relating to your compliance with
this licence may be disclosed to third parties for
the purposes of confirming information provided by you, and for law enforcement
purposes. The department will not otherwise use
personal information except for purposes listed as exemptions in the PPIP Act.
Personal
information collected by the department will be stored securely and disposed of
according to the Records Management Policy. You have a right to access to
modify and/or update your personal information the department holds about you.
For inquiries about privacy or access to your information, contact the
Information Access & Privacy team on 9860 1440 or privacy@dpie.nsw.gov.au.