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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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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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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 Commissioner finds VicForests conducted unlawful surveillance
Investigation report into VicForests recommends improving governance of surveillance activities to protect personal privacy Today, the Victorian Information Commissioner published an investigation report into historical allegations that VicForests conducted unlawful surveillance on several members of the public – who were…
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Information Commissioner finds department responsible for failing to protect citizens’ data during COVID-19 pandemic
Investigation recommends VPS agencies review emergency management procedures to enhance personal privacy protection measures Today, the Victorian Information Commissioner published an investigation report into the misuse of personal information by third-party call centre staff contracted to carry out work for…
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Examination report into privacy and information handling training at Victoria Police published
Examination finds Victoria Police may not have met with privacy obligations Part of OVIC’s role as Victoria’s privacy integrity agency includes oversight of Victoria Police and its management of law enforcement data. On 30 September 2021, OVIC commenced an examination…
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New global report reveals Victorian government organisations’ commitment to privacy
The Global Privacy Enforcement Network (GPEN) has published the annual privacy sweep report providing a global analysis of organisations’ privacy practices. The objective for the sweep was to analyse how organisations in various jurisdictions handle and respond to data breaches….
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