Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 01/05/2025 | Last Updated: 01/05/2025
Hugo is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), including the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This Privacy Policy outlines how Ability Tech Australia Pty Ltd (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, stores, and discloses your personal information through the Hugo app and associated services.
1. What information we collect
We may collect the following types of personal and sensitive information:
a) Personal Information
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- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Address (if applicable)
- Account login details
- Employment details (for support workers or staff)
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b) Sensitive Information (if applicable)
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- Health or disability-related information
- Information related to care plans or support needs
- Incident reports and behavioural notes
- Emergency contact and risk assessment data
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2. How we collect information
We collect your information through:
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- Registration and onboarding forms
- Direct input into Hugo by you or your organization
- Communication with our support team
- Device usage (e.g., mobile app logs, clock-ins)
- Questions asked by employees through HuGo Knows about a Participant’s information and care plan
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3. Why we collect your information
We use your information to:
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- Provide secure access to Hugo and its features
- Facilitate rostering, support delivery, and incident management
- Support compliance with NDIS Practice Standards
- Improve our services through data analysis and feedback
- Communicate important service or policy updates
- Provide understanding of questions being asked to help staff provide better care services for Participants
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4. Lawful basis for use
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- We collect and use your personal data only where:
- You have given consent
- It is necessary for performance of a contract (e.g., your role with an NDIS provider)
- We have a legal obligation (e.g., NDIS record-keeping)
- It is in your vital interest or for safeguarding purposes
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5. Sharing your information
We may share your information:
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- With your NDIS provider or employer (if they use Hugo)
- With third-party services that support our app infrastructure (e.g., Australian based cloud hosting)
- With regulatory authorities if required by law (e.g., NDIS Commission), when we have your consent
- We ensure all third-party services comply with appropriate privacy and security obligations.
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6. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using encrypted servers hosted in Australia.
We implement safeguards including:
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- Role-based access control
- Data encryption (at rest and in transit)
- Logging and auditing of access
- Regular backups and security reviews
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7. Accessing and Correcting Your Information
You may request access to your personal data or correct inaccuracies by contacting us. In some cases, we may need to verify your identity before providing access.
8. Data Retention
We retain data:
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- For as long as required to provide services
- In compliance with legal obligations (e.g., NDIS record retention)
- As agreed, upon with your employer or provider
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9. Cookies & Analytics
Our website and mobile app may use cookies and anonymized usage tracking to improve performance. These do not collect personally identifiable information unless explicitly provided by you.
10. International Data Transfers
Hugo is designed for use in Australia. However, should we engage providers outside Australia, we will ensure they comply with equivalent data protection standards on only have access to the HuGo system and not is data.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in law or functionality. Updates will be posted on hugoaustralia.com.au/privacy. Your continued use of Hugo constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about your privacy or this policy, contact us:
Ability Tech Australia Pty Ltd
550 Churchill Rd, Kilburn SA, 5084
[email protected]
https://abilitytech.com.au
You may also contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if you believe your privacy rights have been breached.