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Accessing personal information under the GIPA Act
The GIPA Act provides a pathway to access government information from NSW public sector agencies including personal information.
Alleged privacy breach by a business, private company or NGO
If you would like to make a privacy complaint against a business, private company or NGO click here to learn how.
Alleged privacy breach by a NSW Public Sector Agency
If you believe that a NSW public sector agency has breached your privacy, click here to find out how to apply to that agency for an internal review.
Concerns about collection of information by real estate agents
If you have concerns about the collection of your personal information by real estate agents, click here for information on related legislation.
How to access medical records or information
If you wish to access your personal health or medical records, click here for information on related legislation.
Accessing the health information of a deceased relative
If you would like to access health information or records of a deceased relative, click here for more information.
Accessing information from NSW Police
How to access information held by the NSW Police, click here for information on requesting government information.
CCTV on private property
If your enquiry relates to CCTV surveillance on private property, click here for information on related legislation.
Workplace surveillance
If you would like to find out more about workplace surveillance click here for information on the Surveillance Devices Act and the Workplace Surveillance Act.
Review rights regarding accessing government information
Click here to find out more about your review rights regarding accessing government information.
Public sector agencies seeking advice on Privacy / GIPA compliance
If you work for a NSW Public Sector Agency, click here for a range of information relating to both information access and privacy laws in NSW.
Private sector organisations seeking advice on Privacy / GIPA compliance
If you work for a Private Sector Organisation that has contracts with government sector agencies, click here for a range of information relating to both information access and privacy laws in NSW.
Unreasonable and substantial diversion of agency resources
What determines an "unreasonable and substantial diversion of agency resources" when processing an information request?