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Data Breach Response ProcedureThis is the first iteration of this document to be migrated and published in the new Policy Library, implemented in 2024. For all intents and purposes, it is equivalent to the version that was approved and published at the time of the migration. The document was subjected to numbering and formatting changes to meet the publication requirements of the new system.

Note: This is a private policy document for internal use within the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle only.
Delegations of Authority PolicyBy this policy and its schedules the CEO delegates those operational matters specified within the schedules to the positions nominated in the schedules.

This policy and its schedules are an extension on (and were proposed by) the Decree of the Vicar General of the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle (the Diocese) dated 15 February 2021 and numbered 04/2021.

This Delegation of Authority Policy and its Schedules replace all other Delegations of Authority Policies, or schedules of Delegation across the Diocese and its agencies.

Note: This is a private policy document for internal use within the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle only.
Diocesan Archives and Collections Access ProcedureThe Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle (The Diocese) Archives holds primary official records and collections that are no longer required for day-to-day operations but are deemed to be of permanent value to the Diocese and the broader community. These records are preserved to support transparency, accountability, historical research, and cultural heritage.

This procedure is to be read in conjunction with the Diocesan Archives and Collections Management Policy and Procedure.
Diocesan Archives and Collections Management PolicyThe Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle (the Diocese) aims to ensure the Diocesan Archives and Collections are preserved as authentic evidence of its administrative, corporate, cultural, spiritual and intellectual activities. The Diocese also ensures the Archives and Collections are kept and maintained to Australian Museum Standards and made available for use for research, educational and historic purposes.
Diocesan Archives and Collections Management ProcedureThe purpose of this procedure is to establish clear and consistent guidelines for the management, preservation, and accessibility of the archives and collections of the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle (the Diocese). It aims to ensure that both historical and contemporary records are systematically maintained, safeguarded, and made accessible for appropriate use.

This procedure supports compliance with Canon Law, civil legal obligations, and best practices in archival management, thereby preserving the Diocese’s rich heritage and supporting its ongoing mission.
This document must be used in conjunction with the Diocesan Archives and Collections Management Policy and Diocesan Archives and Collections Access Procedure.