Compliance with the Australian Privacy Principles is indeed a legal
requirement for the Wikimedia Australia charity.
Describing this simple fact as "a legal avenue against WMAU" is
unnecessarily confrontational, when it is very clearly NOT a legal
instrument, nor a legal threat of any kind.
Any member or rejected member of the charity has a legal right to make
a request per the APP. If the "politics" of Wikimedia Australia are so
bad that this very basic compliance requirement on all charities is
taken as a threat, then I strongly recommend that WMAU's trustees
consider withdrawing its registration as a charity.
Could someone ping Amanda Lawrence as the current President, just to
avoid opinions given here being mistaken for the official view of the
charity?
Ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:AmandaSLawrence
On Mon, 29 May 2023 at 16:50, Gnangarra <gnangarra@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> This is not the forum for WMAU to respond about private issues, it gets more complicated with a legal avenue against WMAU being recommended.
>
> On Mon, 29 May 2023 at 23:38, nidoxiv838--- via Wikimedia-l <wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org> wrote:
>>
>> Transparency and privacy protection are critical features of any organization, especially registered charities like WMAU. It is admirable that WMAU is dedicated to adhering to the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles, which protect individuals' rights. https://www.yelp.careers/us/en
>>
>> The proposed access request template displays a straightforward and professional approach to requesting personal information maintained by WMAU, such as membership communications and records. The template complies with legal requirements by mentioning the Australian Privacy Principles and emphasizing the right to access personal information.
>>
>> Andrew's statement emphasizes the significance of knowing the criteria for admitting or refusing membership, as well as the value of clear communication. His own experience of having his membership application denied without explanation raises legitimate concerns. It is critical for organizations like WMAU to react to member access requests and queries in a timely and appropriate manner. Open and honest communication builds trust and makes people feel heard and valued.
>>
>> WMAU can demonstrate its commitment to openness and fair decision-making by responding to Andrew's concerns and offering a suitable solution. It is critical that WMAU takes these issues seriously and works hard to preserve its ideals and duties as a registered charity.
>>
>> Overall, this blog post emphasizes the value of privacy and openness at WMAU. It acts as a reminder to organizations to address access requests professionally and swiftly, strengthening community confidence and responsibility.
>> Links:
>>
>> Privacy Act 1988: https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C2019C00003
>> https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/australian-privacy-principles/
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requirement for the Wikimedia Australia charity.
Describing this simple fact as "a legal avenue against WMAU" is
unnecessarily confrontational, when it is very clearly NOT a legal
instrument, nor a legal threat of any kind.
Any member or rejected member of the charity has a legal right to make
a request per the APP. If the "politics" of Wikimedia Australia are so
bad that this very basic compliance requirement on all charities is
taken as a threat, then I strongly recommend that WMAU's trustees
consider withdrawing its registration as a charity.
Could someone ping Amanda Lawrence as the current President, just to
avoid opinions given here being mistaken for the official view of the
charity?
Ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:AmandaSLawrence
On Mon, 29 May 2023 at 16:50, Gnangarra <gnangarra@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> This is not the forum for WMAU to respond about private issues, it gets more complicated with a legal avenue against WMAU being recommended.
>
> On Mon, 29 May 2023 at 23:38, nidoxiv838--- via Wikimedia-l <wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org> wrote:
>>
>> Transparency and privacy protection are critical features of any organization, especially registered charities like WMAU. It is admirable that WMAU is dedicated to adhering to the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles, which protect individuals' rights. https://www.yelp.careers/us/en
>>
>> The proposed access request template displays a straightforward and professional approach to requesting personal information maintained by WMAU, such as membership communications and records. The template complies with legal requirements by mentioning the Australian Privacy Principles and emphasizing the right to access personal information.
>>
>> Andrew's statement emphasizes the significance of knowing the criteria for admitting or refusing membership, as well as the value of clear communication. His own experience of having his membership application denied without explanation raises legitimate concerns. It is critical for organizations like WMAU to react to member access requests and queries in a timely and appropriate manner. Open and honest communication builds trust and makes people feel heard and valued.
>>
>> WMAU can demonstrate its commitment to openness and fair decision-making by responding to Andrew's concerns and offering a suitable solution. It is critical that WMAU takes these issues seriously and works hard to preserve its ideals and duties as a registered charity.
>>
>> Overall, this blog post emphasizes the value of privacy and openness at WMAU. It acts as a reminder to organizations to address access requests professionally and swiftly, strengthening community confidence and responsibility.
>> Links:
>>
>> Privacy Act 1988: https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C2019C00003
>> https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/australian-privacy-principles/
>> _______________________________________________
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