Government

Public Notifications

The Privacy Commissioner is required to maintain a register of Public Notifications made by NSW public sector agencies following an eligible data breac

Information Commissioner statement relating to the publication of development applications containing the location of refuges by local councils

13 November 2023

The Information Commissioner is aware of recent media relating to the publication of development applications for domestic violence refuges by local councils including Wollongong Council.

Informal release of information

What is informal release of information?

Form: Data Breach Notification to the Privacy Commissioner

Information and Privacy Commission Data Breach Notification form to the NSW Privacy Commissioner

IPC Data Breach Policy and Public Notification Register

IPC Data Breach Policy

Guidelines on the assessment of data breaches under Part 6A of the PPIP Act

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Guidelines on the exemption for compromised cyber security under section 59X

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Guidelines on the exemption for risk of serious harm to health or safety under section 59W

Read the document below or download it here: Guideline - Guidelines on the exemption for risk of serious harm to healt

The IPC supports International Day of Democracy 15 September 2023

13 September 2023

The Information and Privacy Commission NSW (IPC) supports International Day of Democracy on 15 September 2023.

Information Commissioner statement relating to the release of documents by NSW Police

12 September 2023

The Information Commissioner is aware of recent media relating to the release of redacted documents by NSW Police in response to an application to obtain information under the GIPA Act...