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International Access to Information Day Panel Discussion – Mainstreaming Access to Information and Participation in the Public Sector
International Access to Information Day (IAID) is a UNESCO international day celebrated on 28 September annually, to recognise the importance of access to government-held information. This year’s theme is Mainstreaming access to information and participation in the public sector. To...
International Access to Information Day Lightning Talk: Working with vulnerable groups seeking access to information
As part of International Access to Information Day, OVIC is hosting a lightning talk on the topic Working with vulnerable groups seeking access to information. It can be challenging for some members of the community to access their right...
Introduction to Information Privacy and the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (PDP Act) webinar – October
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...
Administering the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) (FOI Act) – October
The Administering of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) (FOI Act) webinar has been developed to provide VPS employees with a general understanding of the FOI Act and guide them through how to process a request. These sessions include live...
Introduction to Information Privacy and the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (PDP Act) webinar – December
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...