ALLIED HEALTH PRACTITIONERS’ COUNCIL OF ZIMBABWE PRIVACY NOTICE
Contents
- Who We Are
- What Information We Collect
- How We Use Your Information
- Disclosure of Information
- Cross-Border Data Transfers
- Information Security
- Your Rights
- Changes to this Notice
- How to Contact Us
- Information Regulator
1. Who We Are
The Allied Health Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe (AHPCZ) is a statutory
body established in terms of the Health Professions Act. The Council is committed to protecting
the public and guiding the allied health professions.
The Council is mandated to promote the health of the population of Zimbabwe through regulating,
controlling and supervising matters relating to training, registration, professional practice,
ethics and discipline of allied health practitioners.
2. What Information We Collect
We collect and process your personal information with your consent, primarily for registration
purposes. Where possible, we will indicate which information is mandatory and which is optional.
We also collect website usage information through cookies.
Categories of Personal Information
- Personal Identifiers – Name, email address, phone number, National ID number, passport number.
- Demographic Information – Age, gender and residential address.
- Biometric Data – DNA, fingerprints or facial recognition where permitted by law.
- Financial Information – Payment details processed securely through approved third-party payment gateways.
- Technical Information – IP address, browser type and device information.
- Other Information – Preferences, feedback and communications.
- CCTV Footage – Recorded from AHPCZ premises for security purposes.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your personal information is used only for lawful purposes relating to:
- Professional registration
- Regulatory compliance
- Professional communication
- Verification of information
- Administration of statutory functions
- Legal and regulatory obligations
4. Disclosure of Information
Your information may be disclosed:
- Where required by law.
- Where disclosure is necessary to protect the public.
- Where verification is required with relevant stakeholders.
- In accordance with the Cyber and Data Protection Act.
5. Cross-Border Data Transfers
Where necessary, your information may be transferred outside Zimbabwe for processing,
storage or service delivery. Such transfers are subject to appropriate safeguards in
accordance with the Cyber and Data Protection Act and its Regulations.
6. Information Security
We are legally obliged to protect the personal information we hold against unauthorised
access, loss, misuse or disclosure.
Our security measures include:
- Physical security
- Computer and network security
- Access control procedures
- Secure communications
- Third-party security management
- Retention and secure disposal of information
- Acceptable use policies
- Governance and regulatory compliance
- Monitoring and auditing access
- Security incident management
Where third parties process personal information on our behalf, they are required to
maintain appropriate privacy, confidentiality and security standards.
7. Your Rights
Access to Information
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Before releasing any information, we will verify your identity.
Correction of Information
You may request that we update, correct or delete your personal information where
permitted by law. We encourage you to keep your information accurate and up to date.
8. Changes to this Notice
This Privacy Notice may be updated from time to time. Please visit this page regularly
to stay informed of any changes.
9. How to Contact Us
| General Enquiries | info@ahpcz.co.zw |
|---|---|
| Data Protection Officer | Joyline Jirivengwa |
| Designation | AHPCZ Data Protection Officer |
| registrations@ahpcz.co.zw | |
| Telephone |
+263 771 832 846 0242 303027 0242 747482 |
| Office Address |
20 Worcester Road Eastlea Harare, Zimbabwe |
10. Information Regulator
If you believe your personal information has been processed unlawfully, you have the
right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator.
| the.regulator@potraz.gov.zw | |
| Toll Free | 0800 4303 |
| Telephone | +263 242 333032 |
Last Updated: October 2025