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Media Release - NSW Information Commissioner encourages an Open by Design approach to government information by public sector agencies this Right to Know Week
The NSW Information Commissioner and Open Data Advocate, Elizabeth Tydd, today launched Right to Know Week NSW 2021, which aims to encourage both public sector agencies and public citizens to improve applied knowledge of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA Act), and raise awareness of a person’s right to access government held information in NSW...
It’s Right to Know Week NSW 2021
Right to Know Week NSW 2021 runs from 27 September to 3 October this year. The theme is ‘Open by Design: integrity through greater transparency and accountability in government’…
Media Release - Information Access Commissioners and Ombudsmen make recommendations to support Open by Design Principles
Australian Information Access Commissioners and Ombudsmen today published an authoritative statement to promote the proactive release of information...
Read the September 2021 IPC Bulletin
The IPC Bulletin is produced to support agencies and organisations with compliance of the IPC’s administered legislation. It includes updates on the IPC’s recent activities, resources and guidance, links to new case notes, information about upcoming events, and other relevant issues and developments in information access and privacy.
The IPC supports International Day of Democracy 15 September 2021
The Information and Privacy Commission NSW (IPC) supports International Day of Democracy on 15 September...
The IPC supports R U OK? Day 9 September 2021
R U OK? Day reminds everyone to ask, “Are you OK?” and to reach out to others and show they are supported…
The IPC supports Indigenous Literacy Day 1 September 2021
Indigenous Literacy Day encourages Australians to advocate for more equal access to literacy resources for people living in remote communities…
The IPC supports International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 9 August 2021
This year’s theme is ‘Leaving no one behind: Indigenous peoples and the call for a new social contract’…
The IPC supports Local Government Week 2 – 8 August 2021
Local Government Week is designed to showcase the work councils do in their local communities, including the wide variety of services they provide...
Media Release - Audit of Publication of Returns of Interest demonstrates low level of compliance by councils
The IPC has completed a proactive audit into the compliance of councils with publishing returns of interest of councillors, designated staff and delegates.