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We are the primary integrity agency and source of independent advice to the community and Victorian government about how the public sector collects, uses and discloses information.

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Privacy Awareness Week 2026

Celebrate PAW2026 with us from the 4th to the 7th of May

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OVIC commences investigation into cyber incid…

OVIC has commenced an investigation into the cyber incident that occurred at the Department of Education impacting Victorian government school students.

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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

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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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VPS Roundtable: 2026 PDSP Reporting – An opportunity to ask questions of OVIC

This event is for VPS stakeholders who have specific questions or queries regarding the upcoming PDSP reporting submission, that are not already answered by OVIC’s 2026 How-To Guide to completing a PDSP. These events will not be presenting any new...

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LGA Roundtable: 2026 PDSP Reporting – An opportunity to ask questions of OVIC

This roundtable is for Local Government Authorities (LGAs) that have specific questions or queries regarding the upcoming Protective Data Security Plan (PDSP) reporting submission, that are not already answered by OVIC’s 2026 How-To Guide to completing a PDSP. These events will...

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VPS Roundtable: 2026 PDSP Reporting – An opportunity to ask questions of OVIC

This event is for VPS stakeholders who have specific questions or queries regarding the upcoming PDSP reporting submission, that are not already answered by OVIC’s 2026 How-To Guide to completing a PDSP. These events will not be presenting any new...

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VPS Roundtable: 2026 PDSP Reporting – An opportunity to ask questions of OVIC

This event is for VPS stakeholders who have specific questions or queries regarding the upcoming PDSP reporting submission, that are not already answered by OVIC’s 2026 How-To Guide to completing a PDSP. These events will not be presenting any new...

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Class B Cemetery Trusts & Committees of Management Roundtable: 2026 PDSP Reporting – An opportunity to ask questions of OVIC

This roundtable is for stakeholders and trust/committee volunteers who have specific questions or queries regarding the upcoming Protective Data Security Plan (PDSP) reporting submission, that are not already answered by OVIC’s 2026 How-To Guide to completing a PDSP for Class B...

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