Information and Privacy
Commission NSW
The Information and Privacy Commission NSW (IPC) is an independent integrity agency that supports the NSW Information Commissioner and the NSW Privacy Commissioner to promote and protect information access and privacy rights in NSW; ensuring that agencies and individuals can access consistent information, guidance and training about information access and privacy matters.
What we do:
- Promote and protect privacy and information access rights in NSW and provide information, advice, assistance and training for agencies and individuals on privacy and access matters
- Review the performance and decisions of agencies and investigate and conciliate complaints relating to public sector agencies, health service providers (both public and private) and some large organisations that deal with health information
- Provide feedback about the legislation and relevant developments in the law and technology.
What legislation we support:
The IPC supports the NSW Information Commissioner and the NSW Privacy Commissioner perform functions under the following NSW legislation:
- Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA Act)
- Government Information (Information Commissioner) Act 2009 (GIIC Act)
- Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (PPIP Act)
- Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 (HRIP Act)
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The IPC celebrates Multicultural March 2026
This March, the IPC proudly celebrates Multicultural Month 2026, honouring the immense contributions of multicultural communities in shaping a diverse and vibrant New South Wales.
Safer Internet Day 10 February 2026
Be safe online this Safer Internet Day 2026 – a global day of action dedicated to raising awareness of online safety
You have the power to take control of your data this Data Privacy Week 26 – 30 January 2026
Data Privacy Week 2026 spreads awareness about online privacy to ensure that citizens and organisations respect their own and their users’ data.
