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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 regulator includes oversight of Victoria Police and its management of law enforcement data. On 30 September 2021, OVIC commenced an examination into…
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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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Information Commissioner investigates breach of myki users’ privacy
Compliance notice issued against Public Transport Victoria Victoria’s Information Commissioner has published a report on an investigation into the release of myki data by Public Transport Victoria (PTV), which is now part of the Department of Transport. The report includes…
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Deputy Commissioner Appointments to Support Victoria’s New Information Laws
Victoria’s inaugural Information Commissioner today announced key appointments to the recently formed Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner (OVIC). Ms Sally Winton has been appointed as the Public Access Deputy Commissioner and Ms Rachel Dixon as the Privacy and Data…
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Appointment of Victoria’s first Information Commissioner
Mr Sven Bluemmel has been appointed as the Victorian Information Commissioner. Mr Bluemmel will begin in the new role on 25 September 2017. You view the full media release here.
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