1. Purpose of data collection

This website is part of a national initiative to support recognition of simulation professionals as a distinct occupation in Australia.

Information collected through this site is used to:

• Understand the scope, scale, and characteristics of the simulation workforce
• Support submissions to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and occupational classification frameworks (including OSCA)
• Inform sector-wide advocacy, workforce planning, and policy development

2. Compliance with Australian law

This project is conducted in accordance with applicable Australian privacy legislation, including:

• The Privacy Act 1988 (Commonwealth)
• The Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)

These principles govern the collection, use, storage, and disclosure of personal information.

In alignment with these requirements, we:

• Collect only information reasonably necessary for the stated project purposes (APP 3)
• Take reasonable steps to ensure individuals are aware of how their data is used (APP 5)
• Securely store and protect information from misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access (APP 11)
• Ensure published/shared data is de-identified and not reasonably identifiable (APP 6)

3. The information we collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Professional information (e.g., role title, sector, area of practice, responsibilities)
• Workplace context (e.g., industry, organisation type, simulation activities)
• Demographic or background information (optional and non-identifying)
• Contact information (optional, and only where explicitly provided)

You are not required to provide identifying information to participate.

4. Use of Information

All data collected will be used solely for:

• Research and analysis purposes
• Workforce modelling and occupational classification efforts
• Aggregated reporting to stakeholders and policymakers

Data will not be used for commercial purposes.

5. Anonymisation and Reporting

• All data will be de-identified and anonymised prior to analysis
• Findings will be reported only in aggregate form
• No individual, organisation, or identifiable record will be disclosed

6. Data Security

We are committed to ensuring al information is secure:

• Data is stored in secure, access-controlled systems
• Access is restricted to authorised project personnel only
• Technical and organisational safeguards are in place to prevent:
  • Unauthorised access
  • Data loss or misuse
  • Disclosure of identifiable information

7. Data Retention

• Data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the project’s objectives
• At the conclusion of the project, data will be:
  • Securely archived in anonymised form, or
  • Safely deleted where no longer required

8. Voluntary Participation

Participation is entirely voluntary.

By submitting information, you:

• Consent to its use as described in this policy
• Understand that all reporting will be anonymised and aggregated

9. Disclosure to third parties

• No identifiable data will be disclosed to 3^rd parties
• Aggregated, anonymised findings may be shared with:
  • Government agencies (e.g., ABS)
  • Professional bodies (e.g., Simulation Australasia)
  • Research and policy stakeholders

10. Your rights

Consistent with Australian privacy law, you may:

• Decline to answer any question
• Request access to personal information you have provided (where identifiable)
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Withdraw your participation (where contact details have been provided)

To make a request, contact: admin@simaust.com

11. Contact and complaints

For questions or concerns about this policy or how your data is handled:

Simulation Professionals Project

Simulation Australasia: admin@simaust.com