Information and communication technology plays a fundamental role in the activities of the Department of State Services. Protecting your privacy is an important aspect of the way we create, organise and implement activities online.
The Department of State Services is committed to protecting all personal and confidential information of the persons with who it interacts in the course of its duties.
You should be aware that there are risks in transmitting information across the Internet. If you are concerned about conveying sensitive material to Department of State Services over the Internet, you might prefer to contact us by telephone or mail.
By using the Department of State Services' Report an Incident portal and/or DSS direct office Line, you are consenting to DSS collecting your information for law enforcement purposes. This information includes, but is not limited to, name; address; details of any crimes reported; victim/witness details.
This information may be shared with third parties relevant to your reason for contact.
The information you provide will only be used for the purpose for which it was provided and your details will not be added to a mailing list, unless you consent. Your personal information will also not be used for any other purpose without your consent.
The informaton will be forwarded to the responsible area within the DSS and will be handled in accordance with its Privacy Policy.
No attempt will be made to identify users or their browsing activities except in the unlikely event of an investigation, when the DSS or other law enforcement body may examine the Internet Service Provider's logs.
We have taken all necessary steps to implement security policies, rules and measures to protect the personal and confidential information that we have under our control from unauthorised access, improper use, alteration, unlawful or accidental destruction and accidental loss. These steps provide a high level of protection within the limits of available technology.
Please note: This privacy statement does not extend beyond this website.
If visiting a site linked to from this web site, we recommend that you read the privacy statement of that site.