IPOLA Training
OIC is delivering a staged training program to support public sector agencies and staff prepare for the IPOLA reforms.
This training was successfully delivered in August and September 2024. Over 1,000 public sector staff attended 19 sessions (held online and in-person) which were delivered in nine locations across Queensland, including Mount Isa, Cairns, Toowoomba and the Gold Coast.
View the Stage 1 Awareness training video below, which includes an IPOLA overview, recorded training session by the Acting Privacy Commissioner, and video message from the Information Commissioner.
The following IPOLA resources are useful for those who missed the Stage 1 - Awareness training session, or those who attended and would like a recap:
Stage 2 – Build Knowledge training was delivered from October 2024 to March 2025. Three modules, covering the Mandatory Notification of Data Breach (MNDB) scheme, Information Privacy including the new Privacy Principles, and the Right to Information (RTI), provided more detailed information on the reforms and a range of scenarios to support participants apply the legislation.
In total, 36 face-to-face and online sessions have been delivered to over 1,900 participants across nine locations including Caloundra, Bundaberg, Beenleigh, Mackay, Rockhampton, Cairns, Townsville, Longreach and Brisbane.
The material used in the training modules is provided along with a recording of an online training session for each module:
Training material
Right to Information – PowerPoint presentation
QLD Privacy Principles and other privacy reforms – PowerPoint presentation
QLD Privacy Principles and other privacy reforms – Training Handout
MNDB scheme – PowerPoint presentation
Recordings
Right to Information – Teams recording
QLD Privacy Principles and other privacy reforms – Teams recording
