CRS will only use personal information for the primary purpose for which it is collected. In most cases, the purpose will relate to the refugee support, advocacy, social, educational/training and administrative functions of CRS.

CRS will only use personal information about an individual for a secondary purpose (i.e. something beyond the scope of the primary purpose) if that individual has consented or the use is otherwise permitted by the National Privacy Principles (NPP) referred to in the Privacy Act 1988.

CRS will take reasonable steps to keep personal information secure and will, subject to the NPP comply with any request from a person to correct or remove his or her information.