This Guideline assists agencies to deal with requests for personal information under the GIPA Act.

For local councils – personal information contained in development applications: What should not be put on council websites

Explains how to discount processing charges for information that is of 'special benefit to the public generally'.

This Guideline recognises that disclosing the information in the returns furthers openness, transparency and accountability in local government.

Read the document below or download it here Fact Sheet - Monitoring compliance with the GIPA Act,

If you are dissatisfied with certain government agency decisions about releasing information, you can apply to the Information Commissioner to review those decisions.

Read the document below or download it here Fact Sheet - Your review rights under the GIPA Act, updated June

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 aims to explain to individuals and organisations why they are being consulted by government agency and what their rights are under the GIPA Act.

The Information and Privacy Commission (IPC) disclaims, to the extent permitted by law, all warranties, representations or endorsements, express or implied,