Policies - Privacy

  • HIMAA collects personal information for the purposes of general administration; identification; communication; state and national reporting; program monitoring and evaluation strictly in accordance with privacy legislation. Student information is held and disposed of securely as required by law.
  • HIMAA reports statistical data without personal identifiers to state and national regulatory bodies when required.
  • In accordance with the NVR Standards personal information required to validate a qualification will be given to an RTO when requested.
  • Students have the right to access their personal information subject to some exceptions allowed by law. In some instances students may be asked to make a request for personal information in writing. HIMAA reserves the right to charge a fee for supplying copies of qualifications and assessment information.
  • If an employer pays a student’s course fees and requests general information regarding a student's progress HIMAA reserves the right to give such information. This information includes but is not limited to assessment submission rates according to timetable selection and general information as to whether or not a student has achieved competency in the assessed sections of the coursework. Assessment and examination results will not be given to an employer without a student's prior permission.