New guideline for local government on the Planning Act 2016

The Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) has published a new guideline, intended to assist local governments in managing the interaction between the Planning Act 2016 (Qld) (Planning Act) and the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld).

The Planning Act requires local governments to disclose planning and development documents containing personal information, including by publishing them on their websites. The guideline discusses this disclosure, the obligations that apply when collecting personal information which will be disclosed, and the discretions which allow local government to hold information back from disclosure.

The Planning Act and disclosure of personal information – a guide for local government.

For more information, refer to the OIC's privacy guidelines or contact the OIC Enquiries Service on (07) 3234 7373 or email.