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Privacy Policy

Australasian Society for Breast Disease (ASBD) is committed to observing high standards in its handling of personal information, and respects the privacy of its members, customers and website visitors.

Personal Information
E-mail
Mailing Lists
External Links
Legal Information and Disclaimer
Refund Policy

Personal Information


ASBD may collect personally identifiable information such as name, postal address, telephone number, e-mail address, institution affiliation, through various activities of the Association. This personal information is collected and used by ASBD for the purpose of facilitating a relationship or providing information to its members.

The ASBD website resides behind a firewall and uses SSL (Secure Sockets Layer, the industry-standard security protocol used to communicate with browsers) to transmit personal information. Data is strongly encrypted during transmission to ensure that personal information is secure. Industry-standard data encryption techniques are used to protect personal information on PCO computers. SSL-capable browsers typically have a symbol on the browser window to indicate when they are in a secure mode.

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E-mail


ASBD does not sell or rent e-mail addresses to other organisations. ASBD may generate e-mail for the following types of communication:
  • Transactional e-mail, which is the result of a business transaction initiated with the ASBD.
  • Relationship e-mail, which is sent as an informational service because of a relationship with the ASBD.
  • E-mail sent to promote an ASBD activity.
  • E-mail that has a provision for opt-out will include instructions on how to do so. All inquiries regarding subscription-based e-mails should be directed to the ASBD Secretariat.

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Mailing Lists


Postal mailing lists, comprised of full name and postal address, will not be sold or given to other organisations.

ASBD occasionally sends informational or promotional materials to members.

ASBD makes every effort to preserve your privacy, but we may need to disclose personal information when required by law.

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External Links


The only domain covered by the ASBD privacy policy is asbd.org.au The ASBD website contains links to other sites, however, ASBD is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.

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Legal Information and Disclaimer


The materials presented on this website are distributed by Australasian Society for Breast Disease (ASBD) for information purposes only. The information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessments of the matters discussed and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information and obtain independent advice before acting on any information contained in or in conection wit this site.

Although every care is taken to provide links to suitable material from this site, the nature of the internet prevents ASBD from guaranteeing the suitability, completeness or accuracy of any of the material that this site may be linked to. Consequently, ASBD accept no responsibility for unsuitable, incomplete or inaccurate material that may be encountered.

ASBD makes no claim as to the accuracy of the information on its site, or the accuracy of the information provided by third parties connected to the site or in respect of links provided to other internet sites, the accuracy of the information on those sites.

Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate, ASBD will not accept any liability for any loss or damage or harm which may be incurred by any person acting in reliance upon the information.

This publication is copyright. No part may be reproduced by any process except in accordance with the provisions of the Copyright Act 1968 (Australia).

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Refund Policy


Annual membership subscription is not refundable once Elsevier (publishers of The Breast) have been notified of the subscription.

Meeting registration cancellations will only be accepted in writing. Cancellations made before the 'early bird' registration date will be refunded, less AUD$100 administration fee. Registration cancellations made four weeks' prior to a Meeting, or as a specified in registration brochure / information will incur a 50% cancellation fee. No registration refunds are made after this date. Alternatively, a registration can be transferred to another person up to four weeks prior to a Meeting without incurring any cost penalty. The Meeting Secretariat must be advised of the transfer in writing.

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Ninth Scientific Meeting of ASBD

12-14 September 2013
Cairns Convention Centre, QLD

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