Security and Privacy

1. How does the TRBWA use or disclose my personal information?

The primary use for personal information obtained or held by the TRBWA is to identify each applicant or teacher and maintain discrete, confidential records related to the assessment and registration of teachers in Western Australia. The TRBWA will ensure that the TRBWA’s collection, use and disclosure of personal information, and practices in relation to the management of personal information, are consistent with its obligations under the Teacher Registration Act 2012 (Act), the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 (WA), the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and other applicable law.

All information retained is in accordance with the TRBWA's obligations under the Act and the State Records Act 2000 (WA). It should be noted that there is currently a notice of disposal freeze of Western Australian Government records relating to children.

For further information please refer to the TRBWA Privacy Policy.

2. What security measures are there protecting my personal information?

The TRBWA maintains security measures consistent with the guidance provided by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner. The TRBWA Information Security Policy outlines how the TRBWA manages the security of information within the TRBWA, particularly in relation to sensitive and confidential information concerning all aspects of the teacher registration process.

3. What personal information is collected when I use the TRBWA website?

You can browse the public TRBWA website without providing personal information. If you access Teacher Login or Teacher Register Information (Professional), personal information is collected when you create an account, submit an application, make a payment, or otherwise interact with TRBWA online services. Further information is available in the TRBWA Privacy Policy. 

4. What site visit data does the TRBWA collect?

The following information may be automatically recorded by this site's web server for statistical and system administration purposes only:

  • your server address
  • your top level domain name (e.g. .com, .au, .gov)
  • the date and the time of your visit to the site
  • the pages you accessed and downloaded
  • the address of the last site you visited
  • your operating system
  • the type of browser you are using.

We will not attempt to identify individuals from the above information unless that is necessary to investigate a breach of law or regulation.

5.  Why does a Microsoft permission request pop-up appear when I register for Teacher Login?

Teacher Login is a Microsoft-based online service. When you create an account, you will be required to accept a Microsoft permission request pop-up like the one pictured below. By accepting the request, you give the TRBWA permission to access and use certain profile and activity information associated with your account. 

Terms and conditions governing the use of Teacher Login are available at login.trb.wa.gov.au/Terms-of-Use, and these terms of use include not using the portal for any unlawful purposes or attempting to impair or disable the portal.

As Teacher Login is a secure portal, containing important teacher registration information, personal details and correspondence, the TRBWA monitors profile and activity data. The TRBWA Privacy Policy outlines the way in which the TRBWA manages personal information, as well as its commitment to manage personal information in a manner that protects the privacy, security and confidentiality of the personal information that is collected and held.