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Privacy Awareness Week 2025

Join us for PAW2025 from 16 to 22 June, visit the link below for more information on upcoming events, starter pack, downloads and more.

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New report available

Click through to read the Culture of Implementing Freedom of Information in Australia report, the recommendations and OVIC’s response to the findings.

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Your Privacy Rights

In Victoria, you have the right to know when and why your personal information is being collected

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Agency FOI Information Service

Email your questions on FOI and experienced staff will provide tailored guidance

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Access Your Health Records

Under Victoria’s Freedom of Information Act, you have the right to request access to your health records

Learn how to make an FOI request

The Incident Notification Scheme

Organisations are now required to notify OVIC of information security incidents over a certain threshold

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Publication of FOI Review Decisions

OVIC publishes de-identified review decisions made by the Information Commissioner to promote understanding of the FOI Act

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Privacy Training

OVIC provides free training on the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 to Victorian public sector staff

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Training and Events

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Privacy Awareness Week launch

Join OVIC at the Treasury Theatre for the official launch of Privacy Awareness Week 2025! Hear from Information Commissioner Sean Morrison, and special guest Ed Santow, Director – Policy & Governance at the Human Technology Institute, University of Technology Sydney....

Privacy Awareness Week lightning talk – Your privacy rights and responsibilities

Do you know what your privacy rights are and how to exercise them? Join Anique, OVIC’s Assistant Commissioner Privacy Guidance and Dispute Resolution, for a short lightning talk this Privacy Awareness Week as she explains how privacy law operates here...

Introduction to Information Privacy and the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (PDP Act) webinar – June

Introduction to Information Privacy and the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (PDP Act) looks at interpreting information privacy and the Act, whilst also providing public sector employees with a detailed understanding of each stage of the information lifecycle. Please...

  • data protection
  • Data Security
  • Privacy
  • training

Privacy Awareness Week panel discussion: Privacy – it’s everyone’s business

OVIC is hosting a panel event with Privacy Commissioners from Victoria, New South Wales and the Commonwealth. The discussion will be focused on the PAW theme, with panellists exploring a range of matters relevant to privacy. This event will be recorded and published on...

Privacy Awareness Week lightning talk – Privacy is everyone’s business, but only access what you need

This Privacy Awareness Week, we’re focusing on the importance of collection and access of personal information. Join Jack, OVIC’s Privacy Advisor and Conciliator, as he explains the importance of implementing reasonable and proportionate access controls and user permissions within your...

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