Resources

This fact sheet provides information to individuals and organisations why they are being consulted by government agencies and what their rights are under the GIPA Act.

This fact sheet provides information for agencies on the benefits and requirements of consultation with third parties and agencies when considering an application for access to information.

This fact sheet helps individuals to understand NSW privacy laws and what their rights are under the legislation.

In NSW, you have a right to access most government information under the GIPA Act unless there is an overriding public interest against disclosure.

National Dashboard - Utilisation of Information Access Rights - 2022-23

This animation provides key information and tips to keep yourself safe and protected online.

This animation explores privacy and technology and the privacy risks that can arrise.

Right to Information Officers (RIOs) are government agency staff who have authority and responsibility to meet their agency’s obligations under the GIPA Act.

This fact sheet helps individuals who are seeking information on their privacy rights in NSW.

IPC MNDB Reporting Dashboard - Q3 2023–24

Report on the Operation of the Government Information (Public Access) Act (GIPA Act) 2009 - 2022–23

This form is for agencies who have made a formal notification to the Privacy Commissioner to provide updated information. This form is not to be used for an initial notification.

Agency compliance with requirements under section 6(5) of the GIPA Act - GIPA Compliance Report January 2024

IPC MNDB Reporting Dashboard - Q2 2023–24

This fact sheet answers common questions regarding the IPC's Regulatory Tool.

Fact Sheet - Public Interest Disclosure (PID) Decision Tree Flowchart

This fact sheet will assist agencies to estimate the cost of a data breach for the purpose of notification under the MNDB Scheme.

The Privacy Governance Framework assists NSW public sector agencies implement robust privacy governance throughout their organisation.

Information and Privacy Advisory Committee (IPAC) Membership and Charter 2023

This Fact Sheet will help citizens to understand more about the Scheme and what their rights are when a data breach involving their personal information occurs.