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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...
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...