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news Seminar resources 16 December 2011 Our latest seminar on the overlap between the Government Information (Public Access) Act (GIPA Act) and privacy featured the launch of a range of resources for government agencies and the public. Members of the public can read the new fact sheet on: how to access your personal information from government agencies. Agency staff can consult the new fact sheet on: processing requests for personal information and Guideline 4: personal information as a public interest consideration under GIPA.	Commissioner welcomes State Plan commitment to accountability 16 November 2011 Information Commissioner Deirdre O'Donnell has confirmed her support for the NSW 2021 state plan's objective of improving government transparency. Ms O'Donnell has outlined her commitment to the aims of goal 31 to achieve open government for NSW in a special message to agencies and the public ... read more Annual report published 9 November 2011 Read the Information and Privacy Commission's annual report for 2010-2011	what's new media releases media contact