Statements
Information commissioners and ombudsmen call on public sector leaders to be stewards of government information
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...
Statement relating to the NSW Online Registry Website data breach
The Privacy Commissioner is aware of recent media reports regarding a data breach affecting the NSW Online Registry Website...
Information Commissioners and Ombudsman urge public sector leaders to invest in data governance and proactive disclosure practices
The Association of Information Access Commissioners (AIAC) held their bi-annual meeting in Adelaide on 1 November 2024...
Statement relating to Western Sydney University
The Acting Privacy Commissioner has been advised by Western Sydney University of a further data breach affecting former and current staff of the University...
Statement relating to NSW Electoral Commission
The Acting Privacy Commissioner has been notified by the NSW Electoral Commission of a data breach affecting individuals enrolled in Ward 3 of the City of Newcastle Local Government Area...
Statement relating to an update on Western Sydney University’s cyber investigation
The Acting Privacy Commissioner has been advised by Western Sydney University of the data breach affecting its ISILON systems in compliance with obligations under the MNDB Scheme.
Statement relating to Western Sydney University
The Acting Privacy Commissioner was notified of a data breach at Western Sydney University in accordance with the Mandatory Notification of Data Breach (MNDB) Scheme. The University are notifying affected individuals.
Privacy Awareness Week joint statement by Privacy Authorities Australia
Privacy regulators from across Australia have issued a joint statement to mark the start of Privacy Awareness Week 2024...
Information Commissioners and Ombudsman look to the future: embracing innovation and strengthening independence
Information Commissioners and Ombudsmen from around Australia and New Zealand met in Melbourne on 15 March 2024...
Acting Privacy Commissioner statement relating to Bidura Children's Court documents
The Acting Privacy Commissioner is aware of a recent media report regarding documents found at the Bidura Children’s Court in Glebe and is engaging with the agency.
