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Events and Education
In this section, you will find information on upcoming events, education, online learning and presentations.
Events
There are currently no scheduled events.
Training
We offer free monthly training webinars for Victorian public sector staff on freedom of information and privacy in Victoria.
Introduction to Information Privacy and the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014
This training provides public sector staff with guidance on the information privacy principles, the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic), and the information lifecycle.
Administering the Freedom of Information Act 1982
This training provides public sector staff with guidance on the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) and how to process a FOI request.
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...
Administering the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) (FOI Act) – September
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 – 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...
Webinars
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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...
Online Learning
We provide range of free eLearning modules through our online learning portal.
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Privacy
- Introduction to privacy in the Victorian public sector;
- Privacy Impact Assessments; and
- Managing the privacy impacts of data breaches.
Freedom of Information
- Processing a request;
- Professional Standards;
- Introduction to the exemptions in Part IV of the FOI Act;
- Section 30;
- Section 32;
- Section 33;
- Section 34;
- Section 35; and
- Section 38.
Speeches and presentations
You can view all our recorded presentations, forums and other events on our Vimeo channel.
2023
Incident Insights VISN forum | 13 November 2023
40th Anniversary of the FOI Act milestone event | 24 October 2023
Privacy Awareness Week – Privacy, why and how? | 4 May 2023
Privacy Awareness Week Panel | 3 May 2023
Privacy Awareness Week – Collection: privacy starts here | 2 May
Privacy Awareness Week Launch | 1 May 2023
2023 Attestation Session recording and powerpoint presentation | 15 March 2023
FOI and privacy showcase | 23 February 2023
Information Access Series – Proactive and Informal Release Panel | 15 February 2023
2022
Taking a deep dive into FOI processing stages – Clarification | 5 December 2022
Information Access Series Webinar – Good record keeping and access to information | 23 November 2022
Victorian Information Security Network meeting | 22 November 2022
IAS FOI in 2021 to 2022 – the financial year in review | 27 October 2022
Victorian Privacy Network (VPN) Meeting | 26 October 2022
Caretaker Conventions – Overview for FOI officers presentation | 18 October 2022
Joint State and Local Government CEO Forum | 5 October 2022
Lost in the Loop: The Limits of a ‘human in the loop’ for AI Governance | 29 September 2022
IAS panel discussion – Enhancing access to information through smart defaults | 28 September 2022
OVIC’s role in promoting information access through the FOI Act recording and Sept 2022 IAID Lightning Talk OVIC’s role in promoting access to information under the FOI Act presentation | 27 September 2022
International Access to Information Day (IAID) Launch 2022 | 26 September 2022
The benefits of proactive and informal release of information recording and Realising the benefits of proactive and informal release powerpoint | 17 August 2022
EduTech Conference | 10 August 2022
MLS | 8 August 2022
57th Asia Pacific Privacy Authority (APPA) Forum | 13 July 2022
Digital Child x ACMI Seminar: ‘Children’s Digital Rights & Data Privacy’ | 2 June 2022
Class B Cemetery Trusts forum on Protective Data Security Plans | 31 May 2022
ISACA AGM | 26 May 2022
Privacy Awareness Week Youth Advisory Group (YAG) panel discussion | 6 May 2022
Technology, AI and the Information Privacy Principles | 5 May 2022
Privacy Awareness Week Panel Discussion – Public trust in an information age | 4 May 2022
Surveillance and Privacy in the Public Sector | 4 May 2022
Enhancing trust through complaint handling | 3 May 2022
How to make a privacy complaint | 1 May 2022
What to do if you experience a data breach | 1 May 2022
Information Access Series: Use of section 25A(1), 25A(5) and 25 | 27 April 2022
Special report on the State of Freedom of Information in Victoria: 2019 – 2021 | 26 April 2022
FOI and Privacy Regional Roadshow | 23 March 2022
2021
Taking a deep dive into the FOI processing stages | 8 December 2021
Victorian Privacy Network meeting | 11 November 2021
IAS: Breaking down culture of FOI – Opportunities for change | 29 September 2021
International Access to Information Day 2021 – Commissioner’s Address | 27 September 2021
Protection of Personal Information in Universities | 28 July 2021
Public Sector Data Innovation Event | 23 June 2021
Holmesglen TAFE visit | 20 May 2021
Victorian Society for Computers and the Law Society | 6 May 2021
2020
Leo Cussen FOI and Privacy Conference | 4 December
Using Transparency to Achieve Equality | 30 November 2020
International Access to Information Day 2020 – Commissioner’s Address | 27 September 2020
2019
Faculty of Law, University of Wellington – Automatic Facial Recognition Technology: legal and ethical issues | 20 October 2019
Victorian Privacy Network meeting – Cloud services | 9 October 2019
Australian & New Zealand Parliamentary Information Technology Forum- Presentation | 1 October 2019
City of Kingston Right to Know Day Forum – Keynote address | 26 September 2019
Young People’s Privacy in an Online World | 20 September 2019
Melbourne University Digital Citizens Conference | 24 July 2019
OVIC VPS Graduate Presentation | 16 July 2019
2018
Victoria’s new FOI and Privacy Regime – The first 12 months – Keynote address | 7 December 2018
AI – Protective Security in Government Conference | 14 August 2018
Cybersecurity, Privacy and Big Data – Opening remarks – UNSW | 17 July 2018
LIV Government Lawyers Conference – Keynote address | 22 June 2018
Sir Rupert Hamer Records Management Awards 2018 – Keynote | 3 May 2018
Rights, privacy, access and governance: a new approach for modern government – Monash University Guest Lecture | 1 May 2018
Leadership in Information Rights in Victoria – The National Public Sector Managers and Leaders Conference | 22 March 2018
Information access & privacy, data protection and sharing – A new approach for modern government | 27 February 2018
2017
Driving change in FOI, privacy and data protection – Leo Cussen FOI & Privacy Conference | 30 November 2017