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New guidelines released explaining privacy reforms
June 14, 2024 - 12:40pm
OIC has published eight new guidelines referencing privacy reforms, as part of the Information Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2023 (IPOLA), which will improve transparency and accountability of Queensland public sector agencies and strengthen privacy protections for individuals.
Statistical reporting on the operation of the RTI and IP Acts
June 11, 2024 - 12:14pm
The Right to Information Act 2009 (RTI Act) and the Information Privacy Act 2009 (IP Act) are cornerstones of open, transparent and accountable government in Queensland. The preamble to the RTI Act recognises that this legislation contributes to a healthier representative, democratic government and improves public administration and the quality of government decision-making.
New guideline for local government on the Planning Act 2016
June 11, 2024 - 10:51am
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).
Joint statement from the latest International Conference of Information Commissioners
June 11, 2024 - 10:06am
During the International Conference of Information Commissioners (ICIC) held in early June, representatives from over 30 countries voted to issue a public statement titled ‘Transparency and digital age: the information commissioner’s role and citizen empowerment’.
Introductory IPOLA Guidelines
May 29, 2024 - 2:30pm
OIC has released two new guidelines to help agencies better understand upcoming changes under the Information Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2023 (IPOLA), which amends the Information Privacy Act 2009 and Right to Information Act 2009.