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In this section you will find current news from the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner.
Latest updates
New changes to Victoria’s Freedom of Information and Privacy Laws has been published Updated 10/09/2024
OVIC’s response to Monash University’s report: Culture of implementing Freedom of Information in Australia has been published Updated 16/07/2024
OVIC seeks to appoint new Public Access Deputy Commissioner has been published Updated 15/05/2024
OVIC and the ADM+S launch GenAI Concepts: A curated index for understanding AI terms has been published Updated 09/05/2024
Investigation into Datatime Services Pty Ltd data breach has been published Updated 08/05/2024
ZircoDATA cyber incident involving Victorian public sector information has been published Updated 03/05/2024
OVIC's 2022-23 Annual Report tabled in Victorian Parliament has been updated Updated 04/10/2023
Event recap – Public Forum ‘Freedom of Information in Australia: Towards Best Practice or Insignificance?’ has been updated Updated 27/09/2018
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