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Information commissioners and ombudsmen call on public sector leaders to be stewards of government information

11 April 2025

In April 2025, Information Commissioners and Ombudsmen from around Australia came together to discuss risks, challenges and opportunities affecting the public’s right of access to government-held information...

Governor of NSW appoints Sonia Minutillo as NSW Privacy Commissioner

20 March 2025

The NSW Government today announced the appointment of Sonia Minutillo as NSW Privacy Commissioner...

National Framework for the Assurance of Artificial Intelligence in government

28 June 2024

The Framework contains principles about privacy and transparency for government agencies planning for or using AI.

Information Commissioner statement relating to the publication of development applications containing the location of refuges by local councils

13 November 2023

The Information Commissioner is aware of recent media relating to the publication of development applications for domestic violence refuges by local councils including Wollongong Council.

IPC Data Breach Policy and Public Notification Register

IPC Data Breach Policy

The IPC supports International Day of Democracy 15 September 2023

13 September 2023

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

Information Commissioner statement relating to the release of documents by NSW Police

12 September 2023

The Information Commissioner is aware of recent media relating to the release of redacted documents by NSW Police in response to an application to obtain information under the GIPA Act...

2021/22 GIPA Act Report tabled in Parliament

22 May 2023

The Report provides a comprehensive assessment of the operation of the right to information legislation in New South Wales for 2021/22…

Highest number of applications for government information in over a decade revealed in NSW Information Commissioner report

23 May 2023

The NSW Information Commissioner, Information and Privacy Commission (IPC) CEO and NSW Open Data Advocate, Elizabeth Tydd, today released the 2021/22 Report on the Operation of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA Act).

Fact Sheet - Open access obligations on parent agencies under the GIPA Act

Read the document below or download it here Fact Sheet - Open access obligations on par