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The Information and Privacy Commission NSW (IPC) is an independent statutory authority that administers legislation dealing with privacy and access to government held information in New South Wales.

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Information access

Find out more about laws in NSW relating to accessing government held information, including your rights as a citizen and your obligations as a public sector agency
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Privacy

Find out more about the laws in NSW that protect personal and health information held by government and other organisations, including your rights as a citizen and your obligations as a public sector agency

Latest News

RTK 2023

It’s Right to Know Week NSW 2023

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Right to Know Week NSW 2023 takes place from 25 Sep – 1 Oct with the theme the importance of the online space for access to information.

RTK 2023

NSW Information Commissioner highlights the significance of the online space for access to information this Right to Know Week NSW 2023

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Today, the NSW Information Commissioner and Open Data Advocate, Elizabeth Tydd, launched Right to Know Week NSW 2023.

IDD 2023

The IPC supports International Day of Democracy 15 September 2023

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The Information and Privacy Commission NSW (IPC) supports International Day of Democracy on 15 September 2023.

RUOK 2023

The IPC supports R U OK? Day 14 September 2023

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R U OK? Day 2023 is calling on all of us to let the people you care about know you're here, to really hear them.

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How to access government information in NSW

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You think your privacy has been breached by a NSW government agency

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Voluntary Data Breach Notification

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Applying for a review of an agency’s GIPA decision

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