Government

Event: Data Privacy Day 2015

28 January 2015 - 29 January 2015

Data Privacy Day 2015 held on 28 January

Report on the operation of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009: 2013 - 2014

The Information Commissioner Elizabeth Tydd has reported on the operation of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009: 2013 – 2014.

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”.