News
Guideline: Records of the deceased
June 6, 2022 - 1:47pm
Historically, applications for records relating to deceased people were primarily for medical records. However, these requests are becoming more common in other contexts, involving agencies other than Hospital and Health Services. In recognition of this, we have updated our guideline to be a more general resource for agencies processing applications capturing these records.
Principles for nationally consistent approaches to accessing Stolen Generations records – Joint statement by Australian Information Access Commissioners and Privacy Authorities
May 26, 2022 - 2:38pm
Information Access and Privacy regulators from across Australia have issued a joint statement to mark National Sorry Day (26 May).
OIC supports Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month
May 16, 2022 - 10:08am
In May, not only do we celebrate Privacy Awareness Week but we also acknowledge Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month (DFVP Month), which is held annually to continue to raise community awareness in Queensland.
Privacy: The foundation of trust – Joint statement by Queensland’s Privacy Commissioner and Human Rights Commissioner marking Privacy Awareness Week 2022 (2 to 8 May)
May 4, 2022 - 8:27am
Privacy Commissioner, Mr Paxton Booth and the Human Rights Commissioner, Mr Scott McDougall join for Privacy Awareness Week (PAW) to highlight privacy as the foundation of trust between the community, business and government.
Privacy: The foundation of trust – Joint statement by Privacy Authorities Australia
April 29, 2022 - 8:16am
Privacy regulators from across Australia have issued a joint statement to mark the start of Privacy Awareness Week 2022 (2 to 8 May).
