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COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) (Integrity Entities) Regulations 2020
The COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) (Integrity Entities) Regulations 2020 (Regulations) were made on 19 May 2020 under the COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) Act 2020. Part 2 of the Regulations relate to the modification and application of certain provisions in the…
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Transparency and access to information in the context of a global pandemic
The Australian Information Access Commissioners join with their international counterparts in their clear call for transparency and the right to access information as governments, businesses and citizens deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the joint statement.
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COVID-19 response from Australian privacy regulators
Australian privacy regulators have convened a National COVID-19 Privacy Team between the Office of the Australian Commissioner (OAIC) and states and territories with privacy laws to respond to proposals with national implications. Read the joint statement.
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OVIC has implemented its Business Continuity Plan in response to coronavirus (COVID-19)
OVIC has activated its Business Continuity Plan in response to coronavirus (COVID-19), and OVIC staff are working remotely to ensure the risk of exposure to staff is minimised, and to reduce the health risk to all Victorians. OVIC’s primary concern…
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Discussion paper published on Proactive and informal release of information in the Victorian public sector
The Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner (OVIC) has published a discussion paper on Proactive and informal release of information in the Victorian public sector. By publishing this discussion paper, OVIC is seeking to better understand the practices and experiences…
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OVIC publishes report on the State of Freedom of Information in Victoria
The Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner (OVIC) has published a report on the State of Freedom of Information in Victoria: Five Years in Review 2014 – 2019. The report provides a five year overview of the administration of the…
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Vale John Cain, former Victorian Premier – architect of and advocate for the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic)
It is with deep sadness the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner (OVIC) acknowledges the passing of John Cain, the former Premier of Victoria from 1982 to 1990. Mr Cain was instrumental in the passing of the Freedom of Information…
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OVIC publishes updated Guidelines to the Information Privacy Principles
OVIC has published updated Guidelines to the Information Privacy Principles. The updated Guidelines reflect the significant changes that have occurred in the privacy space since 2011, when the guidance was last updated. The Guidelines have also been converted to a…
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Information Commissioner issues updated Victorian Protective Data Security Standards
Following the 2018 submissions of the first Protective Data Security Plans (PDSP) by Victorian public sector organisations, OVIC’s Information Security Unit (ISU) completed a comprehensive review of the Victorian Protective Data Security Framework and Standards. As part of this review, the…
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OVIC 2018-19 annual report now published
OVIC’s 2018-19 annual report was tabled in Victorian Parliament on Thursday 17 October. The annual report highlights key milestones for 2018-19 across freedom of information, privacy and data protection. By addressing new and complex challenges in 2018-19, OVIC had the…
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