Events

Privacy Awareness Week launch

Join OVIC at the Treasury Theatre for the official launch of Privacy Awareness Week 2025! Hear from Information Commissioner Sean Morrison, and special guest Ed Santow, Director – Policy & Governance at the Human Technology Institute, University of Technology Sydney....

Privacy Awareness Week lightning talk – Your privacy rights and responsibilities

Do you know what your privacy rights are and how to exercise them? Join Andrew, OVIC’s Senior Privacy Advisor and Conciliator, for a short lightning talk this Privacy Awareness Week as he explains how privacy law operates here in Victoria....

Introduction to Information Privacy and the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (PDP Act) webinar – June

Introduction to Information Privacy and the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (PDP Act) looks at interpreting information privacy and the Act, whilst also providing public sector employees with a detailed understanding of each stage of the information lifecycle. Please...

Privacy Awareness Week panel discussion: Privacy – it’s everyone’s business

OVIC is hosting a panel event with Privacy Commissioners from Victoria, New South Wales and the Commonwealth. The discussion will be focused on the PAW theme, with panellists exploring a range of matters relevant to privacy. This event will be recorded and published on...

Privacy Awareness Week lightning talk – Privacy is everyone’s business, but only access what you need

This Privacy Awareness Week, we’re focusing on the importance of collection and access of personal information. Join Jack, OVIC’s Privacy Advisor and Conciliator, as he explains the importance of implementing reasonable and proportionate access controls and user permissions within your...

Information Access Series: Annual FOI Survey – hints & tips for 2024-25 (June)

Each year, OVIC conducts the annual FOI agency survey which is coordinated by our Registry and Case Support team. This involves collecting data from each Victorian agency and Minister on the administration and operation of the FOI Act, including the...

Information Access Series: Annual FOI Survey – hints & tips for 2024-25 (July)

Each year, OVIC conducts the annual FOI agency survey which is coordinated by our Registry and Case Support team. This involves collecting data from each Victorian agency and Minister on the administration and operation of the FOI Act, including the...

Administering the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) (FOI Act) – July

The Administering of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) (FOI Act) webinar has been developed to provide VPS employees with a general understanding of the FOI Act and guide them through how to process a request. These sessions include live...

Introduction to Information Privacy and the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (PDP Act) webinar – August

Introduction to Information Privacy and the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (PDP Act) looks at interpreting information privacy and the Act, whilst also providing public sector employees with a detailed understanding of each stage of the information lifecycle. Please...

Introduction to Information Privacy and the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (PDP Act) webinar – November

Introduction to Information Privacy and the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (PDP Act) looks at interpreting information privacy and the Act, whilst also providing public sector employees with a detailed understanding of each stage of the information lifecycle. Please...