The Information & Privacy Commission NSW

Learn about the Information and Privacy Commission NSW’s privacy jurisdiction, how your privacy is protected by NSW public sector agencies, and what to do if you think your privacy has been breached in our fact sheet: bit.ly/37juEyP

The June 2024 IPC Bulletin is now available on the Information and Privacy Commission NSW (IPC) website: bit.ly/4c4u3j3

The IPC has a number of free online training modules across government information access and privacy legislation, including the MNDB Scheme for NSW public sector staff on the IPC e-Learning Portal. Learn More: bit.ly/ipc-elearning

The IPC’s Data Breach Notification to the Privacy Commissioner Form for agencies sets out the information that agencies must supply to the Privacy Commissioner when making a notification of an eligible data breach. For more info: bit.ly/3R3tTjj

If a contracted service provider for your agency experiences a data breach, it is important to know who holds the information and any contractual arrangements. The IPC’s Fact Sheet provides clarity for agencies: bit.ly/3UUC4iU

See the Information and Privacy Commission NSW (IPC)’s resources about your rights under NSW information access and privacy legislation. See our information access resources bit.ly/3mxTBuE and privacy resources bit.ly/2E3QZ7m

Your agency must include information on the estimated cost of the data breach when a notifying the Privacy Commissioner of an eligible data breach under the MNDB Scheme. Find out more about calculating the estimated cost: bit.ly/3thf1Fv

The Information and Privacy Commission’s Agency GIPA Dashboard is now updated with the latest data on the operations of the GIPA Act. View the Dashboard bit.ly/4aIuq0Z

The IPC has information to assist citizens in understanding timeframes for deciding access applications under the GIPA Act, circumstances where extensions may be required and other conditions that may extend the decision period bit.ly/30VN0RI

The IPC supports Open Government Week 27 – 31 May 2024. This week brings together government leaders, civil society advocates, and citizens in promoting transparent, participatory, inclusive, and accountable governance. Learn more bit.ly/4dGUJHL

The IPC supports National Reconciliation Week 27 May – 3 June 2024 and is committed to promoting the right to access information and the protection of privacy of people within diverse communities in NSW. Learn more: bit.ly/4aqvJll

The 2022/23 Report on the Operation of the GIPA Act has been tabled in NSW Parliament. Read the Report here bit.ly/3yu6v8m

Want to learn the basics of accessing information from NSW agencies? The IPC’s fact sheet can assist you to understand and make an application for information under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW). View the IPC fact sheet: bit.ly/3L3Eozc

Although Privacy Awareness Week NSW 2024 has ended, it’s important to continue protecting your privacy and keeping your personal information secure. More information and resources for citizens can be found on the IPC website bit.ly/2E3QZ7m #PAW2024

The IPC supports Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), which takes place on 16 May 2024 and aims to raise awareness about digital access and inclusion for people with disabilities. Learn more bit.ly/36Duu7c

PRIVACY TIP: Avoid using public unsecured Wi-Fi networks for secure transactions, like banking or online shopping. These are often less secure than regular networks and give access to more of your data than necessary. bit.ly/NSWPAW24

The Information and Privacy Commission NSW has information including fact sheets, guides and animations to assist public sector agencies in understanding their privacy obligations and safeguarding citizens’ personal information: bit.ly/2D0flh5

The Information and Privacy Commission would like to thank all its Champions for 2024 who are helping spread for Privacy Awareness Week message as well as encourage their agency and work colleagues to get involved and promote privacy rights bit.ly/NSWPAW24

PRIVACY TIP: Check for signs that your personal information has been compromised and if you notice something is wrong you can lodge an application for an internal review with the relevant agency or report it to the NSW Privacy Commissioner. bit.ly/NSWPAW24

This Privacy Awareness Week the Acting Privacy Commissioner has collated an ‘Implementing Technology - Privacy Toolkit’ to enable agencies to follow best practice privacy principles when implementing technology into projects. View the Toolkit here: bit.ly/3WwbwqE