The personal information collected must be limited to those details necessary for the purposes identified by the RASC and/or to further the aims of the RASC, which include the promotion and advancement of astronomy and allied sciences.

We are obliged to keep your personal information confidential except under the following special circumstances:

• When authorized by you
• When required by law
• When permitted by law

Personal information, such as name, address, phone, email and age, is collected and used with the individual's implied or explicit consent. Sensitive personal information (such as a credit card number) requires explicit consent (verbal, or written (email, e-store, hard copy).

Why We Collect Personal Information

The RASC is responsible for all Personal Information under its control and has designated a Privacy Officer who is accountable to the Executive for the RASC's compliance with this Privacy Policy, and its ten principles, as listed above.

Created by Bonnie Bird, Peter Jedicke, and Kim Hay.

Approved by National Council 2004-03-06
Motion 04118