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

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

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

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.

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 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.