the office of the information commissioner is committed to:
- supporting access to and disclosure of government information
- encouraging an open government culture and ensuring compliance with right to information laws
- defending the public's right to information.
The OIC forms part of the Information and Privacy Commission (IPC).
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Guideline 5: public interest considerations section 54
15 February 2012
Guideline 5: consultation on public interest considerations under section 54 of the GIPA Act has been published to promote greater consistency in the practice among agencies, and to resolve confusion about how, when and with whom to consult.
December OIC news published
23 December 2011
The latest edition of our online newsletter OIC news features summaries of our latest review reports.
GIPA and privacy seminar resources
16 December 2011
The latest seminar on the overlap between the Government Information (Public Access) Act (GIPA Act) and privacy featured the launch of a range of resources for agencies and the public.
These are now available online:
Guideline 4: personal information as a public interest consideration under GIPA
Knowledge update: processing requests for personal information
Fact sheet: how to access your personal information from government agencies
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