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The Government Information (Public Access) Amendment Bill 2011 is currently before the NSW Parliament and is expected to be passed shortly.
The Amendment Bill was introduced in Parliament in November 2011 and is awaiting concurrence at the Legislative Assembly. The draft exposure of the Bill can be found on the NSW Parliament's website.
To assist agencies interpret the changes, the IPC will publish a knowledge update summarising the key changes once the Amendment Bill is passed.
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GIPA Guideline clarifies consultation requirements |
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GIPA case management and reporting tool |
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The GIPA case management and reporting tool is an online resource developed to assist NSW government agencies process and report on formal access applications under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA Act).
The GIPA tool allows agencies to:
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Message from the Commissioners |
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L to R: Information Commissioner Deirdre O'Donnell and Privacy Commissioner Dr Elizabeth Coombs
Welcome to the first edition of Information and Privacy News, the Information and Privacy Commission's (IPC) monthly newsletter.
As Commissioners, one of our goals is to provide a coordinated approach to information access and privacy management in NSW. This newsletter incorporates current issues and developments in the information and privacy areas and provides updates on some of our activities as champions of access to government information and privacy protection.
The focus for 2012 will be very much upon working with public sector agencies and community stakeholders to increase awareness and appropriate management of both access to information and privacy. We have met with the Attorney General within whose portfolio the IPC falls. The discussion focused upon the role of the IPC and our priorities for 2012. In late 2011, a meeting was held with the Committee on the Office of the Ombudsman and Police Integrity Commission. Consultations are also underway with the heads of agencies to better understand their challenges and to discuss the approach to privacy management and access to information being taken by the IPC. The establishment of the NSW Public Service Commission is an important initiative and we look forward to establishing a strong working relationship with the Commission.
During 2012, the Information and Privacy Advisory Committee will be established to provide advice to the IPC on key initiatives and to advise the Attorney General on any matters that he may refer to the Committee. The IPAC will comprise the Information Commissioner and the Privacy Commissioner as well as senior members of public sector agencies and members who have special knowledge or interest in access to government information and privacy. The process to select members will commence shortly and entails the Attorney General nominating members to the Governor for appointment.
We hope you enjoy Information and Privacy News. Please feel free to send this newsletter to your colleagues and networks. We welcome your feedback and suggestions for future stories to ipcinfo@ipc.nsw.gov.au |
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Privacy Awareness Week
29 April – 5 May
IPC seminar
May - TBC
IPC Creating Open Government Conference
20 – 22 August |
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The Privacy Commissioner is pleased to announce that Privacy Awareness Week (PAW) is on from 29 April to 5 May this year. 
The Privacy Commissioner has revised the Protocol on Assessing Privacy Codes of Practice (Privacy Codes) under the Privacy and Personal Information and Protection Act (PPIP Act) and the Health Records & Information Privacy Act 2002 (HRIP Act). 
The Information Commissioner has published a new Guideline to help resolve confusion about when, how and with whom agencies need to consult under section 54 of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA Act). 
