Government

Report shows continued consistency in release of information by government agencies

A new report released today provides a more informed analysis of how access to information pathways operate under the GIPA Act.

Guide - Privacy and persons with reduced decision-making capacity

This guide is intended for use by NSW public sector agencies that handle personal information about adults with decision-making disabilities

Guidance on the preparation and assessment of Privacy Codes of Practice under the PPIP Act and HRIP Act

Fact Sheet - Processing requests for personal information

This fact sheet provides a general overview of the key issues that arise when processing requests for personal information.

Fact Sheet - What is an agency?

knowledge update which defines what an agency is under GIPA Act

Privacy Commissioner launches online privacy tool for NSW public sector at international privacy summit

Privacy Commissioner releases NSW Genetic Health Guidelines

The Privacy Commissioner has issued new guidelines: “Use and disclosure of genetic information to a patient’s genetic relatives: Guidelines for organisations in NSW”.

NSW Genetic Health Guidelines: Appendices

NSW Genetic Health Guidelines - Part D: Scenarios

NSW Genetic Health Guidelines Part C: Considerations - Part 3

NSW Genetic Health Guidelines - Part C: Considerations when deciding whether to disclose without consent