News
New guideline: third party personal information
June 15, 2020 - 12:11pm
Many access applications require decision makers to deal with the personal information of people other than the applicant. Applying and balancing the public interest factors that apply to third party personal information can be complex, and the weight that applies to those factors will vary depending on the circumstances.
OIC attends virtual meeting with Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities
June 10, 2020 - 12:11pm
The OIC and other Australian jurisdictions joined international counterparts for a virtual 53rd APPA Forum on 2-4 June 2020 to discuss global privacy trends, exchange policy and regulatory experiences, and seek opportunities for shared education and enforcement activities in the Asia-Pacific region.
Applying section 54 of the IP Act
May 19, 2020 - 2:20pm
Dealing with Information Privacy Act 2009 (IP Act) applications that aren’t limited to documents containing the applicant’s personal information can be challenging. It is important that decision makers follow section 54 of the IP Act
Webinar: Privacy Impact Assessment
May 15, 2020 - 11:20am
We are offering a 90 minute Privacy Impact Assessment webinar on Wednesday, 27 May 2020.
What to do if you’re affected by a privacy breach
May 13, 2020 - 3:36pm
If someone is impacted by a privacy breach, OIC's new page will help them take steps to minimise any potential harm.
