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Privacy Resources for Citizens

Your personal information is extremely valuable. As more and more of us go online to bank, shop and socialise, it’s more important than ever to protect your information.

Public Interest Directions

Under section 41 of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (PPIP Act), the Privacy Commi

Privacy Codes of Practice

A privacy code of practice is a legal instrument which allows agencies to make changes to an IPP or provisions that deal with public registers.

Link to Privacy Codes of Practice

Applying the law

The Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (PPIP Act) regulates the way New South Wales (NSW) Government agencies collect, use

Other Legislation

In addition to NSW laws covering your rights to privacy, there may be other laws which apply to certain situations but which are not administered by the IPC.

NSW Privacy Laws

The IPC oversees a number of laws that protect and promote the protection of personal and health information in NSW.

Link to Privacy Laws

NCAT Case Studies

If a person is not satisfied by the reviewable decision of an agency, they may apply to the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) to review the decision.

Commissioners' Submissions

Submissions, presentations and speeches by the Information Commissioner/CEO IPC, and the Privacy Commissioner.