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Launch: International Access to Information Day 2021
Please join OVIC in celebrating International Access to Information Day (IAID) 2021. In this live virtual launch for our week of celebrations, Victoria’s Information Commissioner, Sven Bluemmel, will highlight why access to information is critical to our democracy and a...
Lightning Talk: What makes a good FOI request?
In our first virtual lightning talk for International Access to Information Day (IAID) 2021, OVIC’s Public Access Team will discuss what makes a good FOI request, provide helpful tips for members of the public when making an FOI request, and...
IAS Panel Discussion: Breaking down the culture of FOI – Opportunities for change
OVIC will be holding an Information Access Series (IAS) webinar as part of International Access to Information Day (IAID) on Wednesday 29 September. This panel discussion will explore two recent OVIC reports on the culture of administering FOI in Victoria...
Lightning Talk: OVIC’s role in promoting information access through the FOI Act
In our second virtual lightning talk for International Access to Information Day (IAID) 2021, OVIC’s Public Access Team will provide an overview of our FOI review and complaint functions, informal resolution processes, and the use of preliminary views. We will explain what...
Introduction to Information Privacy and the Privacy and Data Protection Act webinar – October
Introduction to Information Privacy and the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 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. This training...