News

OIC performance dashboard now available

May 16, 2013 - 7:49am

We are committed to promoting open and accountable government. This includes the publication of performance data outside the formal annual reporting cycle.

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Tell us what you think about accessing Department of Education, Training and Employment information

May 14, 2013 - 3:04pm

We are currently reviewing the Department of Education, Training and Employment (DETE) as part of our ongoing review program.

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Access Training for Decision Makers

May 6, 2013 - 11:08am

We are offering Access Training for Decision Makers to help agencies comply with the RTI and IP Acts. This training will be held over two days on 18 and 19 June 2013. Nominees will be notified of the outcome of their nomination by Friday 7 June 2013. Note: Agencies include Departments, GOCs, Councils and Universities. Further information and nominate here.

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Privacy and mobile apps

April 30, 2013 - 8:07am

Mobile applications or ‘apps’ are software programs designed to run on a smartphone, tablet computer or other mobile device.  Mobile apps can capture a range of personal information such as location, device or contact information. Queensland Government agencies contemplating developing and deploying apps need to consider their privacy obligations under the Information Privacy Act 2009.
 

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Privacy and drone technology

April 30, 2013 - 8:05am

While unmanned vehicles or ‘drones’ have been traditionally associated with military use, they are increasingly a cost-effective means to deliver on government agencies’ surveillance needs. Potential uses for drones include managing the aftermath of disasters, law enforcement activities and environmental monitoring.

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