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OVIC finds department responsible for breaches of privacy through use of ChatGPT
Investigation finds that the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing failed to take reasonable steps to ensure the accuracy of personal information and to protect personal information from unauthorised disclosure OVIC has published an investigation report into the use of…
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Report on the Inquiry into the Operation of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) tabled in Parliament
A report tabled in Victorian Parliament today by the Integrity and Oversight Committee marks an important step forward for the future of information access rights in Victoria. OVIC strongly supports the committee’s recommendation to replace Victoria’s outdated freedom of information…
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Appointment of Public Access Deputy Commissioner
Victorian Information Commissioner Sean Morrison is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Penny Eastman as Public Access Deputy Commissioner by Her Excellency the Governor of Victoria. Ms Eastman has commenced a five-year term as Deputy Commissioner beginning on 10…
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OVIC and the ADM+S launch GenAI Concepts: A curated index for understanding AI terms
The Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner (OVIC) and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society (ADM+S) have launched GenAI Concepts, an online resource designed to explain fundamental concepts and terms related to Generative AI. GenAI Concepts…
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Privacy Awareness Week joint statement by Privacy Authorities Australia
Privacy regulators from across Australia have issued a joint statement to mark the start of Privacy Awareness Week 2024 (6 to 12 May). With coming state and national privacy reforms, and significant debate about key issues such as the activities and…
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OVIC publishes investigation report on ransomware attack on Datatime Services Pty Ltd
The Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner (OVIC) has published an investigation report into a 2022 ransomware attack, that shows that the personal information of a large number of Victorian adults and children was compromised. An investigative report by the…
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ZircoDATA cyber incident involving Victorian public sector information
The Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner (OVIC) is aware of the cyber incident involving ZircoDATA. ZircoDATA is a third-party records and information management service. We are aware that some Victorian public sector organisations hold contracts with them. Information stored…
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Joanne Kummrow to commence role as Queensland Information Commissioner
Joanne Kummrow, Public Access Deputy Commissioner, completes her appointment at OVIC on 2 April, 2024 The Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner would like to congratulate Joanne Kummrow on her appointment as Queensland Information Commissioner. Joanne will commence her 3-year…
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Appointment of Victorian Information Commissioner Sean Morrison
Sean Morrison has commenced as the new Victorian Information Commissioner, as of 15 February 2024. This follows six months of acting arrangements by Rachel Dixon, Privacy and Data Protection Deputy Commissioner and Joanne Kummrow, Public Access Deputy Commissioner. Sean comes…
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Information Commissioners and Ombudsmen recognise importance of the online space in accessing information
To mark International Access to Information Day (IAID, also known as IAI Day), celebrated annually on 28 September, we join in our commitment to promote and uphold the fundamental right of the community to access government information. IAID recognises the…
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