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Information Contact Officer Network
The Information Contact Officer Network (ICON) is a network for Freedom of Information (FOI), Information Publication Scheme (IPS) and Privacy Contact Officers in Australian Government agencies, the Norfolk Island administration and, relating to privacy only, ACT government agencies.
Contact Officers are the first point of contact for advice on FOI, IPS or Privacy matters related to their agency. The OAIC strongly encourages each agency to have Contact Officers at a senior level for each of these areas. In some agencies these functions may be handled by the same person.
ICON meetings are generally held quarterly and provide Contact Officers with the opportunity to receive updates on the work of the OAIC and developments in the FOI, IPS and Privacy areas. It also provides an opportunity for networking with colleagues in other agencies who may be dealing with similar issues in relation to FOI, the IPS or Privacy. Generally, these meetings are held in Canberra.
We aim to publish as much material from ICON meetings as we can so that you don't miss out if you can't attend. The material can be found in our Agency resources section
Upcoming ICON meeting dates
Upcoming ICON meetings dates (linked to the agenda when available):
- Tuesday 5 June 2012 - Canberra
- Tuesday 11 September 2012 - Canberra
If you have a suggestion for an agenda item that you would like to see for any of the upcoming meetings or if you would like to participate in our secure ICON discussion forum on govdex then please let us know at the email address below.
How do I join?
If you are a FOI, IPS or Privacy Contact Officer and would like to join the network or update your contact details, email icon@oaic.gov.au or ring our Enquiries Line on 1300 363 992.
Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities forum
The Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities (APPA) forum 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.
APPA convenes twice a year, discussing permanent agenda items like jurisdictional reports from each delegation and an initiative-sharing roundtable.
Member organisations come from Australia, Canada, China (Hong Kong), Korea, Mexico, New Zealand and the USA.
More information about APPA at: www.privacy.gov.au/aboutus/international/appa
APPA Communiqués
Communiqué from the 36th forum held in Melbourne, Australia on 1–2 December 2011
Communiqué from the 35th forum held in South Korea on 2–3 June 2011