Resources

This guide outlines the Privacy Commissioner’s regulatory approach to receiving and responding to mandatory notifications made under the MNDB Scheme.

This checklist reflects the Agency Information Guide requirements under the GIPA Act and provides additional guidance to agencies.

This fact sheet provides information on restraint orders under the GIPA Act

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

This checklist assists public sector staff when dealing with a request for access under the HRIP Act.

This checklist assists private sector staff in NSW dealing with health information to respond to a request to access that information.

This checklist can help individuals achieve a successful outcome from their access application.

Under the HRIP Act, you have a right to access your health information from NSW health service providers, agencies and some private sector organisations.

This Fact Sheet provides guidance to NSW public sector agencies and Health Care Providers in understanding the issue of consent in the context of privacy laws in NSW.

This self-assessment checklist assists agencies in the assessment of whether consent is required for the use and disclosure of personal information.

Follow-up Desktop Audit of Privacy Management Plans (PMP) PPIP Compliance Report - June 2023

Agency compliance with Disclosure Log requirements – GIPA Compliance Report January 2024

Local Government Sector - Follow-up GIPA Compliance Report June 2023

Both State and Commonwealth privacy laws that may apply when someone scans your ID.

This guide informs agencies on the process for seeking a public interest direction or code of practice for the purpose of creating a linked data asset.

This guide assists agencies to understand the type of information expected to be included in a Data Breach Policy under the MNDB Scheme.

This fact sheet details the relationship between copyright and open access requirements and form of access provisions under the GIPA Act, as they apply to local authorities.

This fact sheet explains what those discretionary powers are and how they serve to address misuse of the GIPA Act.

Explains to agencies the public interest considerations in favour of releasing information to care leavers and to assist agencies in their decision-making.

This fact sheet provides individuals and agencies with information about the role of the Information Commissioner in NCAT proceedings.