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OIC Privacy Commissioner shares insights at leading privacy summit
December 15, 2025 - 12:36pm
The Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) continues to be at the forefront of emerging privacy issues, working with industry leaders and stakeholders to develop best-practice privacy solutions.
Review finds the Queensland Police Service did not take reasonable steps to protect domestic violence victims’ personal information from offenders
December 10, 2025 - 3:20pm
In August 2024, the Information Commissioner commenced preliminary inquiries into the Queensland Police Service’s handling of personal information of domestic and family violence victims, after media reported that it had given out the address of a domestic and family violence victim to an offender.
2025 Christmas closure timeframes under the RTI and IP Act
December 3, 2025 - 10:18am
OIC confirms that only notified public holidays do not count when calculating due dates under the RTI and IP Act.
Celebrate Human Rights Week 2025
November 26, 2025 - 10:01am
OIC joins the Queensland public sector in recognising Human Rights Week from 3 to 10 December 2025. Every year we mark this special occasion that culminates in the United Nations’ Human Rights Day on 10 December.
When can you share personal information in an emergency? Know your privacy responsibilities.
November 24, 2025 - 12:37pm
According to Get Ready Queensland, we have experienced more than 80 significant natural disaster events over the past decade such as bushfires, floods and cyclones.