Privacy

Transport for NSW investigate a possible breach and the Privacy Commissioner urges people to be vigilant

30 May 2016

Transport for NSW notified the Privacy Commissioner of a potential security breach of the online reservations system for train bookings.

Statement relating to Mobile Phone Detection Cameras

19 November 2019

The PPIP Act provides the overarching legislative framework for NSW government agencies holding personal information.

The IPC proudly supports Human Rights Day 10 December 2019

5 December 2019

Human Rights Day marks the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.

The IPC supports International Day of Persons with Disabilities 3 December 2019

2 December 2019

International Day of Disabled Persons aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities and to increase awareness of their situation.

Guide - Seeking a Public Interest Direction under NSW privacy laws

View the document below or download it here Guide - Seeking a Public Interest Direction under NSW privacy laws October

Guide to Privacy Impact Assessments in NSW

View the document overview below or download it here Guide to Privacy Impact Assessments, updated May 2020

Fact Sheet - Accessing your health information in NSW

Read the fact sheet below or download it here

DQA v Secretary, Department of Family and Community Services [2019] NSWCATAD 156

Read the full decision here DQA v Secretary, Department

Consultation on mandatory reporting of privacy breaches

22 July 2019

The Department of Communities and Justice is seeking feedback on a discussion paper titled, Mandatory Notification of Data Breaches by NSW Public Sector.

Checklist - Identifying Privacy Issues

You can view the document below or download it here Checklist - Identifying Privacy Issues, updated October