Resources

NSW privacy laws require NSW public sector agencies and staff to safeguard the privacy of the personal information they collect, store and use.

Report on the Operation of the Government Information (Public Access) Act (GIPA Act) 2009 - 2021–22 - Erratum Notice November 2023

Report on the Operation of the Government Information (Public Access) Act (GIPA Act) 2009 - 2021–22 - Plus Erratum

The checklist ensures that sufficient information is submitted for the Information Commissioner to decide on action to take.

Template letter for a notice of decision to an applicant.

The checklist ensures that sufficient information is submitted for a PID for the Privacy Commissioner to decide on action to take.

This fact sheet is for public officials reporting serious wrongdoing.

Explains to agencies what personal information means, and how to properly apply those considerations when carrying out the public interest test under the GIPA Act.

This fact sheet helps individuals understand how their privacy is protected, what to do if their privacy has been breached and the jurisdiction of the NSW Privacy Commissioner and the IPC.

This fact sheet provides a framework for public officials to report serious wrongdoing as a privacy contravention under the PPIP Act.

This fact sheet provides information on the offences contained in both the PPIP Act and HRIP Act, and the offences which are exclusive to the PPIP Act and HRIP Act.

Statutory guidelines expand upon the Health Privacy Principles (HPPs) within the HRIP Act.

Template letters advising decisions for informal release of information requests.

These guidelines advise agencies on the process of undertaking an assessment to determine whether an eligible data breach has occurred the factors to consider when assessing serious harm.

These guidelines assist agencies with understanding exemptions under section 59W regarding the exemption to notify affected individuals due to risk of serious harm or health or safety.

These guidelines assist agencies with understanding exemptions under section 59X regarding the exemption to notify affected individuals due to cyber security.

This Guideline is part of a suite of information access resources provided by the Information Commissioner to facilitate informal access to information.

Sample agency record template to assist agencies in developing their own for informal release requests.

This checklist covers important information and considerations when managing and deciding an informal access application.

This fact sheet provides information for individuals who are seeking more information about the informal release of information.