The Information and Privacy Commission NSW (IPC) publishes case notes to highlight significant and interesting cases from the IPC's jurisdictions.

fact sheet - Creating new records under the GIPA Act

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This fact sheet provides a general overview of the key issues that arise when processing requests for personal information.

knowledge update which defines what an agency is under GIPA Act

Section 53 of the GIPA Act sets out the obligations of NSW public sector agencies to undertake searches for information requested in an access application.

This fact sheet assists applicants in understanding the test that agencies should apply when refusing access to information applied for under the GIPA Act.

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