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The IPC celebrates Information Awareness Week 2026
This week, the IPC celebrates Information Awareness Week 2026, a collaborative event between organisations in the records, archives, library, knowledge, information, and data management communities.
The IPC supports Open Data Week 2026
Open Data Week 2026 is an annual celebration of open data all over the world.
The IPC supports International Women’s Day 2026
The theme for International Women’s Day 2026 is “Balance the Scales”
The IPC celebrates Multicultural March 2026
This March, the IPC proudly celebrates Multicultural Month 2026, honouring the immense contributions of multicultural communities in shaping a diverse and vibrant New South Wales.
Safer Internet Day 10 February 2026
Be safe online this Safer Internet Day 2026 – a global day of action dedicated to raising awareness of online safety
You have the power to take control of your data this Data Privacy Week 26 – 30 January 2026
Data Privacy Week 2026 spreads awareness about online privacy to ensure that citizens and organisations respect their own and their users’ data.
Statement relating to an arrest following Western Sydney University data breaches
The Privacy Commissioner is aware of recent media regarding the arrest of a former student for a series of alleged cyber hacks on Western Sydney University.
The IPC supports International Day of People with Disabilities 3 December 2025
This year’s theme is ‘Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress’
New Review considers how agencies are incorporating AI/ADM into their transparency and accountability policies
The Information Commissioner and the Privacy Commissioner have today published a new desktop review of documented AI or ADM use within AIGs and PMPs.
The IPC publishes its Annual Report for 2024–25
The IPC published its Annual Report 2024–25 today which documents its work and achievements throughout the 2024–25 reporting period.
