PAM 2016
Privacy Awareness Month (PAM) is an annual initiative of the Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities (APPA), of which the Office of the NSW Privacy Commissioner is a member. APPA is the principal forum for privacy authorities in the Asia Pacific Region to form partnerships and exchange ideas about privacy regulation, new technologies and the management of privacy enquiries and complaints.
As a part of PAM, the Office of the NSW Privacy Commissioner, which is a part of the NSW Information and Privacy Commission (IPC), hosts and takes part in a variety of events and activities for individuals, businesses and government organisations.
While traditionally Privacy Awareness celebrations have taken place over a week, this year the event has grown so large it will be held throughout the month of May!
This year’s Privacy Awareness Month theme for NSW is ‘Privacy and You’ and is about protecting your personal information and understanding your rights and responsibilities under current privacy legislation. With the popularity of smartphones, mobile apps and using online services on the rise, it is important to know what privacy settings are available and how to use them.
Privacy Awareness Month Launch Event
To launch PAM 2016, First State Super in collaboration with the NSW Privacy Commissioner hosted an event with an address by the Hon Michael Kirby entitled ‘Privacy Matters: Why NSW Should Lead’.
In his address, the Hon. Michael Kirby centred on the recommendations of the Parliamentary Committee Inquiry into Remedies into Serious Invasions of Privacy in NSW and his views on the introduction of a statutory cause of action for serious invasions of privacy.
The event was attended by a number senior leaders in Government, public sector and private sector organisations. Click here to download a copy of the Hon. Michael Kirby’s address.
Getting involved in 2016
PAM is a great opportunity to spread the privacy message in your workplace. You could host an internal event or request a training session delivered by a dedicated privacy specialist from the Office of the NSW Privacy Commissioner, IPC.
For information on how the IPC is celebrating PAM or how you can get involved in 2016 click here.
Privacy for Organisations
The Office of the NSW Privacy Commissioner, IPC has developed a number of resources to assist agencies in complying with their duties under the laws along with tips and hints on how to celebrate privacy awareness in the workplace.
Click here for more information and resources for agencies.
Privacy for the Public
Privacy has never been more relevant than it is in this technological age, where we are taught to share, tweet and post status updates about our entire lives without forethought of the consequences.
The Office of the NSW Privacy Commissioner, IPC has created a number of info sheets, hint pages and an online quiz to ensure you are sharing responsibly.
