Privacy
We (Environmental Protection Authority) provide this service (Citizen Space). The technology behind this service and its operation is provided by Delib.
Privacy - Further Information
Collection of personal information
You can browse current and past consultations anonymously, without disclosing your personal information. However, some functionality on this site may require you to provide personal information, e.g.where you wish to make a public comment or subscribe to the mailing list, or if you have a query where you require a reply. We may need to collect, use or disclose personal information to allow us to consider a comment or answer your enquiry. Your email address will only be used for the purpose for which it was submitted.
Use and disclosure of personal information
Any personal information we collect through this consultation hub may be used or disclosed for the primary purpose for which it was collected. In some limited circumstances we may also need to use or disclose personal information for other specific purposes, for example where required to do so by law, for example pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act 1992 or in response to a subpoena.
Collection notice for EPA
The independent Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) collects personal information such as your name, contact details, and any information you provide in your submission, including any supporting documents, for the purpose of managing subscriptions and assessing submissions.
This information is collected under the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (WA).
Your personal information will be used for the purpose for which it was collected, or for a related purpose, where permitted by law.
The EPA may disclose your personal information to other government agencies, and to the relevant project proponent where necessary, to assess your submission.
Providing the required information is necessary for the EPA to process your submission. While providing your personal details is voluntary, you may choose to remain anonymous where lawful to do so.
If you do not provide the required information, the EPA may be unable to register you for subscriptions or properly assess your submission.
The EPA will handle your personal information in accordance with the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 (WA), DWER’s published privacy and responsible information‑handling framework and EPA’s privacy policy.
This collection notice supplements DWER’s general collection notice, which is available on DWER’s website.
If you have questions about how your information is handled, submit a request via email at info.epa@dwer.wa.gov.au.
If you wish to change or update your personal information, submit your request via email at info.epa@dwer.wa.gov.au.
For any other enquiries, contact EPA on 1800 161 176.
Delib Privacy Information
Delib's software (this website) enables organisations to set up and operate activities, through which they can engage with you.
This site is managed by the controlling organisation, Environmental Protection Authority. When you access and use this site, the personal information you have submitted to these activities will go to the organisation. Delib will not access your personal information unless requested to do so by the organisation, and only for the purposes of assisting them with the administration of this site.
Accessing your Personal Information
If you have any questions or requests about your personal information, for example to request a copy of it, or to ask for it to be corrected if you think it is wrong, please contact the organisation (as stated in their Privacy Notice / Privacy Statement / Privacy Policy). It is the controlling organisation's responsibility to answer any questions or requests about your personal information.
Collection of Browser Information
The information provided by your computer when you use this website is collected by Delib. For example, your browser type, IP address, language preference, referring site and the date and time. The purpose for collecting this information is to maintain the security of the website and for operating and improving the software.