News
New Queensland Privacy Commissioner appointed
December 3, 2021 - 3:59pm
The Office of the Information Commissioner welcomes the appointment of Mr Paxton Booth as Queensland’s new Privacy Commissioner from 13 December 2021.
Compliance audit report – Sunshine Coast Regional Council
November 30, 2021 - 10:29am
On 30 November 2021, the Chair of the Legal Affairs and Safety parliamentary committee tabled our report of Sunshine Coast Regional Council’s compliance with the Right to Information Act 2009 (Qld) and the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld).
Submission to the Economics and Governance Committee
November 23, 2021 - 9:03am
Recently, the OIC made a submission to the Economics and Governance Committee on the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games Arrangements Bill 2021.
Be prepared for privacy!
November 11, 2021 - 2:26pm
Know your privacy obligations when sharing information in an emergency
Emergencies like bushfires, floods, cyclones and disease outbreaks can occur without notice. It’s important to be prepared, know your privacy obligations and understand the privacy flexibilities contained in the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld) (IP Act).
Privacy case note #5, 2021: Agency claims that it is not responsible for personal information concerning an insurance claim
November 10, 2021 - 3:40pm
A complainant contacted OIC about an insurance company that had sought copies of his medical history for the past three years following a claim for an injury he suffered on public transport. The complainant felt this was excessive because he considered his medical history prior to the accident was not relevant to his insurance claim.
