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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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Privacy: ‘Back to Basics’ – Joint statement by Privacy Authorities Australia
Privacy: ‘Back to Basics’ – Joint Statement by Privacy Authorities Australia Privacy regulators from across Australia have issued a joint statement to mark the start of Privacy Awareness Week 2023 (1 to 7 May). For Privacy Awareness Week, privacy authorities from around…
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Local governments can build public trust by respecting privacy rights and providing greater access to information
Regional Roadshow aims to improve awareness of FOI and privacy As we emerge from COVID-19 restrictions, we know that community trust is essential to the successful development of public policy and the delivery of local government services. The Office of…
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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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Principles for nationally consistent approaches to accessing Stolen Generations records
Joint statement by Australian Information Access Commissioners and Privacy Authorities Information Access and Privacy regulators from across Australia have issued a joint statement to mark National Sorry Day (26 May). Australian Information Access Commissioners and Privacy Authorities recognise the important…
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Privacy: The foundation of trust – Joint statement by Privacy Authorities Australia
Privacy regulators from across Australia have issued a joint statement to mark the start of Privacy Awareness Week 2022 (2 to 8 May). For Privacy Awareness Week, privacy authorities from around Australia are joining together to highlight privacy as the foundation of trust…
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Privacy Commissioners make privacy a priority in 2021
Joint statement by Privacy Authorities Australia Privacy regulators from across Australia have issued a joint statement to mark the start of Privacy Awareness Week 2021: Privacy Awareness Week recognises the essential value of personal information: to our economy and digital…
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COVID-19 response from Australian privacy regulators
JOINT STATEMENT Privacy Commissioners and Ombudsmen around the country appreciate that individuals, organisations and government are facing significant challenges to stop the spread of COVID-19. The use of personal information is part of addressing this public health crisis. Privacy laws…
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