1. Our Commitment and Compliance

secretsliesandshame.com/Forced Adoption Post-Apology Action Alliance (FA-PAAA) is committed to protecting the privacy of our community, their families, and all supporters. We understand that the information we collect is highly sensitive, often involving trauma, legal matters, and identity. We are dedicated to managing your personal information with absolute integrity, transparency, and security, in line with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), and taking into account the relevant information privacy principles under Queensland law.

2. Collection of Personal Information

2.1 Types of Information Collected

We collect personal information necessary for the functions of the Alliance, which are limited to advocacy, legal action, and systemic reform. This may include:

Identification & Contact Information: Name, address, telephone number, and email address.

Sensitive Information (Collected with Consent): Details of your forced adoption experience, personal testimony, legal history related to adoption or redress, or other sensitive information, collected via our secure Evidence Form. This is crucial for building the legal case.

Website Usage Data: Non-identifying data for analytics (e.g., pages visited, time on site) used to improve the functionality of the website.

2.2 How We Collect Information

We collect information directly from you when you:

Complete and submit our online Evidence Form.

Correspond with us by email or post.

Engage with our team leaders or representatives.

3. Purpose of Collection and Use

We collect and hold personal and sensitive information for the sole purpose of:

Legal Action: To prepare, coordinate, and prosecute State, Territory, and Federal class actions.

Evidence and Advocacy: To document and substantiate the continuing injury of post-apology government failure and to inform advocacy efforts for legislative change and a National Redress Scheme.

Communication: To communicate directly with you regarding the progress of the Alliance and our legal and advocacy initiatives.

4. Disclosure and Security

4.1 Disclosure of Information

The FA-PAAA will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We will only disclose your information to third parties in the following limited circumstances:

Legal Team: To our legal counsel, for the purpose of preparing and conducting the class actions, under strict confidentiality agreements.

By Law: Where required or authorised by Australian law (e.g., a court order).

With Consent: Where you have given explicit consent for us to use or disclose specific information for a specific purpose (e.g., to share an anonymised story for public advocacy).

4.2 Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information we hold from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure, in line with APP 11. Sensitive case evidence collected via the online form is stored securely in an encrypted manner, accessible only to FA-PAAA executive leadership and our retained legal counsel, for the purpose of preparing the class action.

5. Access and Correction

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections if you believe it is inaccurate, incomplete, or not up-to-date (APP 12 and 13). All such requests should be made in writing via the Contact details provided below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable period.

6. Contact and Complaints

If you have a privacy-related concern or wish to make a complaint about a breach of the APPs, please contact us using the form provided on this website. We will investigate the complaint and respond to you within a reasonable timeframe. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may refer your complaint to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

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1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, which are governed by the laws of Queensland and the Commonwealth of Australia. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must immediately cease using this website.

2. Website Content and Purpose

2.1 Information Disclaimer

The information provided on this website—including legal analyses, strategies, and calls to action—is for general information, educational, and advocacy purposes only. It is not, and is not intended to be, legal advice, financial advice, or professional support. You must not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any content included on this site without seeking your own independent legal, medical, or other professional advice specific to your circumstances.

2.2 No Client-Solicitor Relationship

Use of this website or completing the Evidence Form does not create a solicitor-client relationship between you and the FA-PAAA or its legal representatives unless a separate, formal agreement is executed.

3. Intellectual Property (IP)

All content, logos, text, graphics, and the legal materials published on this website (including the No More Secrets. No More Lies. No More Shame. statement) are the exclusive intellectual property of the secretsliesandshame.com/Forced Adoption Post-Apology Action Alliance (FA-PAAA), unless otherwise stated.

You are permitted to download or print one copy of the content for your personal, non-commercial use only, provided you do not modify the content and you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices. Any other use, reproduction, or distribution is strictly prohibited without our prior written consent.

4. Limitation of Liability

The FA-PAAA and its officers, directors, representatives, and legal counsel will not be liable to you or any other party for any loss, damage, or liability arising out of or in connection with your use of this website, its content, or any linked third-party sites. This includes, but is not limited to, damages caused by viruses, failure of performance, or inaccuracies in the information provided.

5. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the FA-PAAA, its officers, agents, and legal counsel from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from or related to your use of the website or any breach of these Terms of Use.

6. Prohibited Conduct

You must not use this website to:

Post or transmit any material that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or racially/ethnically objectionable.

Interfere with or damage the website's functionality or security.

Engage in data mining, scraping, or any form of data collection without express written permission.

7. Updates and Amendments

We reserve the right to amend these Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy at any time. All amendments will be effective immediately upon their posting on this website. It is your responsibility to review these documents regularly.