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Administering the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) – February
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...
VISN forum: Preparing for the 2026 Protective Data Security Plan – VPS
OVIC invites you to the first Victorian Information Security Network (VISN) event for 2026. During the online forum, OVIC’s Information Security Unit (ISU) will: provide a deep dive into the updated 2026 Protective Data Security Plan (PDSP) form highlight changes...
Preparing you for the 2026 Protective Data Security Plan – Class B Cemetery Trusts & Committees of Management
OVIC invites all members from Class B Cemetery Trust and Committees of Management of Crown Land Reserves to join us for a session to help prepare you for the upcoming submission of a Protective Data Security Plan (PDSP) to OVIC....
Introduction to Information Privacy and the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 webinar – February
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...
Introduction to Information Privacy and the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 – April
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...