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NSW Information Commissioner publishes two new GIPA
Act resources
The NSW Information Commissioner has published two new fact sheets to assist decision-makers
under the GIPA Act.
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IPAA NSW releases article on GIPA research report
IPAA NSW has published an article in Ignite on the GIPA research report commissioned through the
University of Technology, Sydney.
View the article here
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New resource for public sector agencies
The IPC has released a template letter to assist Right to Information Officers deciding requests for
informal release of information.
Go to Resources for public sector agencies
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IPC Bulletin
The June issue of the IPC Bulletin has been published. The IPC Bulletin aims to provide timely
statutory updates that align with the IPC’s administered legislation and links to our most recent case
notes.
Read the June 2016 issue
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Information Commissioner publishes Towards a NSW
Charter for Public Participation
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NAIDOC Week 2016
The IPC celebrates ‘Songlines: the living narrative of our nation’ during NAIDOC Week 3-10 July
2016.
Read more about NAIDOC
Information Access
The Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA Act) was established to provide an
open and transparent process for giving the public access to information from NSW public sector
agencies and to encourage the proactive release of government information.
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NSW public sector agencies often need to collect, store and use your personal and health
information to provide you with services such as transport, health and education. They are legally
required to abide by certain principles to ensure your privacy is protected.
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Information Commissioner publishes Towards a NSW Charter for Public Participation
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Legal Advice
If you are seeking legal advice on an information or privacy issue, click here for options you could
consider.
Accessing personal information under the GIPA Act
The GIPA Act provides a pathway to access government information from NSW public sector
agencies including personal information.
Alleged privacy breach by a business, private company or NGO
If you would like to make a privacy complaint against a business, private company or NGO click here
to learn how.
Alleged privacy breach by a NSW Public Sector Agency
If you believe that a NSW public sector agency has breached your privacy, click here to find out how
to apply to that agency for an internal review.
Concerns about collection of information by real estate agents
If you have concerns about the collection of your personal information by real estate agents, click
here for information on related legislation.
How to access medical records or information
If you wish to access your personal health or medical records, click here for information on related
legislation.
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