Privacy

Statement relating to NSW Electoral Commission

8 October 2024

The Acting Privacy Commissioner has been notified by the NSW Electoral Commission of a data breach affecting individuals enrolled in Ward 3 of the City of Newcastle Local Government Area...

New report identifies human error as leading cause of breaches in NSW agencies

1 October 2024

The Report provides preliminary insights into the operation of the MNDB Scheme drawing from statistical data and the IPC’s engagement with agencies for November 2023 - June 2024...

The IPC supports R U OK? Day 12 September 2024

12 September 2024

R U OK? Day 2024 is calling on all of us to let the people you care about know you're here, to really hear them.

Open for consultation: Guide to undertaking Privacy Impact Assessments on AI systems and projects

28 August 2024

The IPC has released its new Guide to undertaking Privacy Impact Assessments on AI systems and projects for consultation and feedback.

The IPC acknowledges Scams Awareness Week 2024

26 August 2024

This week, the IPC recognises Scams Awareness Week 2024, encouraging all Australians to speak up, share and report scams as a way to protect each other…

Glossary - Defining the causes of a data breach

This glossary will assist agencies to identity and define the cause of a data breach

The IPC supports International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 9 August 2024

9 August 2024

This year’s theme is ‘Protecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact’…

The IPC supports PID Awareness Week 5 – 9 August

31 July 2024

Public Interest Disclosure (PID) Awareness Week aims to raise awareness and understanding of the Public Interest Disclosures Act 2022.

Data breach support

For urgent or emergency support

The IPC supports Local Government Week 29 July – 4 August 2024

24 July 2024

Local Government Week 2024 is designed to showcase the work councils do in their local communities, including the wide variety of services they provide.