Obtaining and managing student individual consent in State Schools is guided by the Obtaining and managing student and individual consent procedure.
Overview
The department (the State) can use copyright materials and or record, use or disclose personal information as required or authorised by:
Before using an individual’s copyright materials or recording, using or disclosing their personal information, consent must be gained from the individual or their parent/carer by the relevant departmental employee. In some instances the department may be required by the EGPA or another law to record, use or disclose personal information about an individual, without consent.
Consent is valid if it is:
- Voluntary – the person giving the consent knows that they do not have to give consent and that there will be no adverse consequences if they do not give consent.
- Informed – the consenting individual knows how their copyright works will be used, and/or, what, how, to whom and under what conditions, their personal information will be recorded, used or disclosed before agreeing.
- Specific – consent must be specific and identify the activities, information and parties that it will cover.
- Current – the consenting individual must be advised of the specified period for which the consent will be relied on, and how a person can revoke consent.
Online Services consent
The Guideline for obtaining and managing consent for Online Services (PDF, 434KB) details the specific responsibilities and processes that must be adhered to by school staff before disclosing students' personal information to non-departmental online services.
The State School Consent form and online consent form is completed as part of student enrolment and included in the Annandale State School Enrolment Pack.