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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

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IPC NSW Launches Information Governance Agency Self-assessment Tools

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The IPC launches today on-line Information Governance Agency Self-assessment Tools for all agencies within New South Wales...

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NSW Information Commissioner Issues Information Access Guideline 7: Open Data

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The NSW Information Commissioner today issued the Information Access Guideline 7: Open Data...

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NSW Information Commissioner and Open Data Advocate leads state and territory commitment on Open Government information access initiatives

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NRW 2019

The IPC is proud to celebrate National Reconciliation Week 27 May – 3 June

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National Reconciliation Week is a time to celebrate and build on the respectful relationships shared by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people…

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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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