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Central Animal Records has implemented an extensive system of multilevel security to protect the data that it holds in its registry and to ensure the integrity of data is maintained.

Our systems ensure that our service:

  • Is available to assist in the return of microchipped pets 24/7, Australia wide.
  • Can be accessed by authorised scanning centres, who provide the necessary security information to enable release of information
  • Is protected from the threat of an attack that could disrupt our ability to provide this service

In addition, all data relating to our companion animal microchip registry is not made available to outside parties that could use the data for the purposes of direct mail and promotion.

Once you are recorded as the owner of the pet, NO OWNER changes will be facilitated until receipt of the appropriate signed documentation by you AUTHORISES the change.
You may be contacted by Central Animal Records and after verifying your identification you can also AUTHORISE the change.
NOTE: Should your contact details be out of date and you are uncontactable, Central Animal Records will still maintain the record for 14 days from the time an owner change is requested before effecting the change.

We are accredited and subject to external audit by Victorian Department of Industries (DPI) Bureau of Animal Welfare.

We also operate according to a defined set of protocols that have been developed by the registry watchdog - Domestic Animal Registries Inc.

When a new subscriber is added to the registry, they must sign a Declaration at the bottom of the Subscription Form that acknowledges that they have read the Conditions "Relating to Information Management".
These conditions are detailed below.

" This information is strictly confidential. Only information necessary to enable the return of your missing pet or to assist Council pet registrations, will be supplied to authorised scanning centres, except where Central Animal Records is required by law to produce any of the information.
Statistical information may be supplied to other parties for purposes associated with animal welfare and/or management of domestic animals. In such circumstances, Central Animal Records will provide the information only on assurances that the information will not be used for commercial purposes. "