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Information Access Series: the benefits of proactive and informal release of information
OVIC encourages Victorian government agencies to release information proactively and informally, without the need for an FOI request, where possible. Proactive and informal release enables greater public access to government information with less formality and expense. To assist FOI practitioners and other agency staff to better...
Administering the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) (FOI Act) – August
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 – September
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....
Taking a deep dive into document searches when processing an FOI request
On Monday 5 September OVIC will host a special one-off FOI training webinar focusing on document searches when processing an FOI request. This virtual session is free and will take a look at: How to undertake a document search to...
Launch: International Access to Information Day 2022
Join OVIC in its launch of International Access to Information Day (IAID) 2022. Hear Public Access Deputy Commissioner, Joanne Kummrow, and guest speakers talk about the importance of access to information, the role of the Victorian public sector in upholding...