http://www.oaic.gov.au This RSS feed contains items added to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner's Latest News & Events list on http://www.oaic.gov.au http://www.oaic.gov.au/news-and-events/news/ OAICnewsfeed208 The web address for the OAIC website will not change. This is the final RSS feed from the existing OAIC website. Most pages on the new OAIC website will include a RSS feed. You will need to resubscribe to these RSS feeds to continue to be notified of changes to the OAIC website. http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/media_releases/media_release_130528_mandatory_DBN.html OAICnewsfeed207 Australian Privacy Commissioner, Timothy Pilgrim, has welcomed the mandatory data breach notification laws announced by Attorney-General the Hon Mark Dreyfus QC MP today. The proposed laws commence on 12 March 2014 and require notification of serious data breaches that will result in a real risk of serious harm. http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/media_releases/media_release_130522_OGP.html OAICnewsfeed206 Australian Information Commissioner has welcomed the announcement today by the Attorney-General that Australia will join the Open Government Partnership http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/statements/statement_130520_telstra.html OAICnewsfeed205 Statement from Australian Privacy Commissioner, Timothy Pilgrim http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/media_releases/media_release_130520_cyber_week.html OAICnewsfeed204 http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/submissions/2013_04_APRA_data_risk_sub.html OAICnewsfeed203 http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/media_releases/media_release_130508_GPEN_sweep.html OAICnewsfeed202 The OAIC will this week conduct an ‘internet sweep’ of the websites most used by Australians. http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/media_releases/media_release_130503_end_PAW.html OAICnewsfeed201 Australian Privacy Commissioner Timothy Pilgrim is reminding business and government agencies to focus on privacy all year http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/submissions.html#subs_2013 OAICnewsfeed200 1. Senate Inquiry into Military Compensation legislation. 2. App purchases by Australian consumers on mobile and handheld devices Submission to the Commonwealth Consumer Affairs Advisory Council http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/media_releases/media_release_130502_Know_your_rights.html OAICnewsfeed199 http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/media_releases/media_release_130429_Info_security.html OAICnewsfeed198 Media release about the launch of the OAIC's new Guide to Information Security: 'Reasonable steps' to protect personal information http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/media_releases/media_release_130426_PAW_2013.html OAICnewsfeed197 The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner is gearing up for its biggest Privacy Awareness Week yet. Kicking off on 29 April, the OAIC is focussing on privacy law reform as the theme for this year's campaign. http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/consultations.html#mobile_privacy OAICnewsfeed196 The comments period has been extended until 13 May. http://www.oaic.gov.au/about/careers.html#current_positions OAICnewsfeed195 Applications close 6 May. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/guidelines.html#other_privacy_guidance OAICnewsfeed194 These guides provide a comprehensive analysis of the differences between the APPs and the NPPs and IPPs. http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/consultations.html#deidentification OAICnewsfeed193 The OAIC is seeking comment on consultation drafts of two resources it has developed to provide guidance to agencies, businesses and researchers about why, when and how to de-identify data and information. Comments due by Tuesday 23 April. http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/statements/statement_130405_cr_code.html OAICnewsfeed192 Statement about an external organisation's consultation on credit reporting code http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/consultations.html#mobile_privacy OAICnewsfeed191 The OAIC has developed this guide to help mobile device application (app) developers embed better privacy practices in their products and services. Comments on the draft are due by Wednesday 17 April 2013. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/guidelines.html#foi_guidelines OAICnewsfeed190 Note you may need to refresh your screen to see the revised Parts. http://www.oaic.gov.au/about/careers.html OAICnewsfeed189 These are outstanding opportunities for experienced professionals with a sound understanding of the Australian Government's information policy, freedom of information and privacy legislation to help shape the future strategic direction of the operation of the OAIC. http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/consultations.html#current_consultations OAICnewsfeed188 The OAIC is seeking comment on a consultation draft of Guidelines for developing (privacy) codes. The purpose of the Guidelines is to assist organisations and agencies to decide whether it is appropriate for them to develop a code, to clarify when the Commissioner will request the development of a code or when the Commissioner will develop a code on his or her own initiative and to outline the matters that will need to be addressed in the development and registration of a code and in relation to reviewing, varying and removing registered codes. Comments on the draft are due by Friday 12 April 2013. http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/speeches/john_mcmillan/JohnMcMillan_open_public_sector_information_22February2013.html OAICnewsfeed187 Presentation by Australian Information Commissioner John McMillan to 'Opening government data in Australia' seminar convened by NICTA, Canberra 22 February 2013. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/submissions/2013_02_Hawke_review_foi_act_supplementary_sub.html OAICnewsfeed186 Supplementary submission to the review by Dr Allan Hawke of the Freedom of Information Act and Australian Information Commissioner Act. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/submissions/2013_02_online_database_small_amount_lenders_ASIC_sub.html OAICnewsfeed185 Australian Privacy Commissioner, Timothy Pilgrim, makes recommendations to the Australian Securities and Investment Commission's review of the effectiveness of an online database for small amount lenders. http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/media_releases/media_release_130222_psi_report.html OAICnewsfeed184 Australian Information Commissioner, Professor John McMillan, today launched a report Open public sector information: from principles to practice. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/reports/open_psi_principle_to_practice_february2013.html OAICnewsfeed183 The report details the results of a survey conducted by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner on how 191 Australian Government agencies are managing public sector information. The survey was structured around the eight Principles on open public sector information published by the OAIC in 2011. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/submissions/2012_12_ACT_workplace_privacy_act_JACS.html OAICnewsfeed182 Comments from the Australian Privacy Commissioner, Timothy Pilgrim, on the issues raised by the ACT Government's review of the Workplace Privacy Act 2011 (ACT). http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/submissions/2013_01_mobile_roaming_standard_sub.html OAICnewsfeed181 Australian Privacy Commissioner Timothy Pilgrim has made recommendations on the proposed Telecommunications (International Mobile Roaming) Industry Standard 2013 being considered by the Australian Communications and Media Authority. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/submissions/2013_01_NDIS_sub.html OAICnewsfeed180 http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/statements/statement_130125-sony.html OAICnewsfeed179 http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/guidelines.html#foi_guidelines OAICnewsfeed178 Note you may need to refresh your screen to see the revised Parts. There is also a separate statement, linked from the version table, in relation to the Part 3 amendment that clarifies that a request may be made by one person on behalf of another person or group, or by an organisation (such as a law firm or non-government organisation) on behalf of a client or member. http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/media_releases/media_release_130125_privacy_big_year.html OAICnewsfeed177 Australian Privacy Commissioner Timothy Pilgrim is advising Australians that 2013 is shaping up to be the biggest year for privacy in over 20 years. In recognition of Data Privacy Day, held on 28 January 2013, Mr Pilgrim is reminding Australians to take steps to protect their privacy and control their digital footprint. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/FAQs/privacy_law_reform_faqs.html OAICnewsfeed176 Repayment history information is one of the new types of credit-related personal information that credit providers will be permitted to disclose to credit reporting bodies from 12 March 2014. Information about whether an individual has made or missed a consumer credit payment since December 2012 will be able to be disclosed in March 2014. These FAQs assist credit providers in relation to current notification requirements to individuals in relation to repayment history information. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/reports/audits/document_verification_service_DFAT_2012.html OAICnewsfeed175 An audit report on how the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade manages document verification requests under the National Document Verification Service including its collection, use, disclosure and security processes in relation to personal information. http://www.oaic.gov.au/about/corporate.html#oaic_stats OAICnewsfeed174 Second quarter OAIC stats published http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/submissions/2013_01_Microsoft_blog_sub.html OAICnewsfeed173 http://www.oaic.gov.au/about/corporate.html#oaic_stats OAICnewsfeed172 http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/statements/statement_130108-diac-correspondence.html OAICnewsfeed171 On 26 September 2012, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) released an investigation report into delays in processing non-routine freedom of information (FOI) requests in the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC). On 24 December 2012, DIAC provided the OAIC with a response to the report. The OAIC is currently considering DIAC’s response. http://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy-portal/resources_privacy/Request%20to%20develop%20a%20CR%20code-ARCA.pdf OAICnewsfeed170 On 20 December 2012 the Privacy Commissioner, Mr Timothy Pilgrim, excercised this power and made a request to the Australian Retail Credit Association (ARCA). ARCA will have 120 days to develop a CR code and apply to the Commissioner to have that code registered. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/submissions.html#subs_2012 OAICnewsfeed169 The OAIC made a submission to the review of freedom of information legislation being conducted by Dr Allan Hawke AC and made a number of recommendations to improve both the Freedom of Information and Australian Information Commissioner Acts. http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/statements/statement_121217_facebook.html OAICnewsfeed168 Correspondence from the OAIC to Facebook about these changes. http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/media_releases/media_release_121212_fact-sheet-16-credit.html OAICnewsfeed167 The Privacy Commissioner is urging Australians to be aware that if they don’t pay their credit card bills and loans on time, it may impact on their ability to get credit in the future. Recent reforms to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) that received Royal Assent today mean that credit reporting agencies will soon be allowed to collect new kinds of credit-related personal information. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/privacy_fact_sheets/privacy_fact_sheet16_credit-reporting_repayment-history.html OAICnewsfeed166 As part of the reforms to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), new kinds of credit-related personal information can be collected about you. This includes whether you have made or missed a consumer credit payment. This new type of information is called ‘repayment history information’. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/submissions/2012_11_nhmrc_sub.html OAICnewsfeed165 See submission http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/consultations.html#info_security OAICnewsfeed164 Comments due by 7 January. The guide is intended for entities, including Australian, ACT and Norfolk Island Government agencies, and private sector organisations that are covered by the Privacy Act. It is also relevant to credit reporting agencies, credit providers and tax file number recipients. http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/speeches/john_mcmillan/JohnMcMillan_ACLA_29November2012.html OAICnewsfeed163 Address by Prof John McMillan, Australian Information Commissioner, to the Australian Corporate Lawyers’ seminar, Canberra, 29 November 2012 http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/submissions/2012_11_agd_privacy_breach_notification_sub.html OAICnewsfeed162 The OAIC supports the introduction of mandatory data breach notification legislation, as current voluntary data breach notification arrangements are insufficient. http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/speeches/john_mcmillan/JohnMcMillan_NZ_15November2012.html OAICnewsfeed161 Presentation by Prof John McMillan, Australian Information Commissioner, to the 10th World Conference of the International Ombudsman Institute, Wellington, New Zealand, 15 November 2012 http://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy-portal/resources_privacy/Privacy_law_reform.html OAICnewsfeed160 A new webpage has been created on the OAIC website to provide information about the Privacy Act changes that passed through the Australian Parliament today. As further information materials are developed by the OAIC they will be linked from this page. http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/media_releases/media_release_121129_privacy_changes.html OAICnewsfeed159 The Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Bill 2012, passed Parliament today, and is due to come into effect in March 2014. The Australian Privacy Commissioner, Timothy Pilgrim, says the new laws are an important milestone for privacy in Australia. He is confident the reforms will enhance the protection of peoples’ personal information. http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/media_releases/media_release_121126_thirty-years.html OAICnewsfeed158 The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC), will host an event tomorrow morning in Canberra to mark 30 years of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act). Event program: http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/events/2012_anniversary_program.html Videos to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the FOI Act: www.youtube.com/OAICgov Media welcome to attend this event. Media contact: Ms Leila Daniels – 0407 663 968 or media@oaic.gov.au http://www.youtube.com/user/OAICgov OAICnewsfeed157 New OAIC video published on YouTube http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/submissions/2012_11_national_gambling_reform_bill_sub.html OAICnewsfeed156 Submission to the Joint Select Committee on Gambling Reform on the National Gambling Reform Bill, suggesting consideration should be given to the effectiveness of its privacy safeguards and how the Privacy Act will apply to personal information being handled under the Bill. http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/media.html#statements OAICnewsfeed155 Copies of correspondence between the Privacy Commissioner and Microsoft regarding changes to the Microsoft Service Agreement are now available. http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/events/2012_anniversary_program.html OAICnewsfeed154 The program for the OAIC's 30th anniversary of the FOI Act event on 27 November at the National Portrait Gallery is now available. Registrations close 15 November. http://www.youtube.com/user/OAICgov OAICnewsfeed153 New OAIC video published on YouTube 'Top tips for your FOI request'. http://www.oaic.gov.au/infopolicy-portal/iac.html#minutes OAICnewsfeed152 Minutes from the Information Advisory Committee meeting held on 30 July 2012 are now available. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/submissions/2012_11_telecommunications_intercept_amend-determination_sub.html OAICnewsfeed151 Submission to the Attorney-General on the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) (Requirements for Authorisation, Notifications and Revocations) Amendment Determination 2012. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/submissions/2012_10_telecommunications_intercept_183determination_sub.html OAICnewsfeed150 Submission to the Attorney-General on the proposed determination under s 183(2) of the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979. http://privacyconference2012.org/english/sobre-la-conferencia/noticias/Resoluciones+y+declaraciones+adoptadas OAICnewsfeed149 Resolutions adopted at the 34th International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners held in Uruguay on 23-24 October are now available http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/submissions/2012_10_Senate_Budget_office_sub.html OAICnewsfeed148 The OAIC has made a submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs on their Inquiry into the Freedom of Information Amendment (Parliamentary Budget Office) Bill 2012 http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/submissions/2012_10_canadian_access_info_act_sub.html OAICnewsfeed147 The OAIC made a submission to the Office of the Information Commissioner of Canada on the review of the Canadian Access to Information Act. http://www.ag.gov.au/Consultationsreformsandreviews/Pages/ReviewofFOIlaws.aspx OAICnewsfeed146 Submissions to the review, being conducted by Dr Allan Hawke AC, into the Freedom of Information Act 1982 and the Australian Information Commissioner Act 2010, have been requested by 7 December 2012. More information available on Attorney-General's Department website. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/submissions/2012_09_drones_attorney-general_sub.html OAICnewsfeed145 The OAIC made a submission to the Attorney-General on the regulation of drone technology. http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/statements/statement_121031_FOI_review.html OAICnewsfeed144 See the statement issued today by the Australian Information Commissioner on the appointment of Dr Allan Hawke AC to conduct an independent review of the FOI and AIC Acts. http://privacy.gov.au/materials/types/pids?sortby=62 OAICnewsfeed143 Questions in relation to content in a PID should be directed to the particular agency. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/reports/healthcare_identifiers_annual_compliance_report_2012.html OAICnewsfeed142 The Healthcare Identifiers Act 2010 requires the Australian Information Commissioner to prepare an annual report on the Information Commissioner's compliance and enforcement activities under that Act. This is the 2011-12 report. http://www.oaic.gov.au/about/careers/records_EL1.html OAICnewsfeed141 Applications close 8 November 2012 http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/submissions/2012_09_higher_education_support_sub.html OAICnewsfeed140 The OAIC made a submission to the inquiry by the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Education and Employment on amendments to the Higher Education Support Act. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/submissions/2012_09_COAG_counter_terrorism_review_sub.html OAICnewsfeed139 The OAIC made a submission to the Council of Australian Governments review of counter-terrorism legislation in Australia. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/submissions/2012_10_migration_amend_bill_sub.html OAICnewsfeed138 The OAIC submission provides recommendations to the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs on the inquiry into the Migration Amendment (Health Care for Asylum Seekers) Bill 2012. http://privacy.gov.au/materials/types/other/view/7172 OAICnewsfeed137 On 16 October 2012, the European Union Article 29 Data Protection Working Party released findings and recommendations of an investigation into Google’s privacy policy (more info at http://www.cnil.fr/english/news-and-events/news/article/googles-new-privacy-policy-incomplete-information-and-uncontrolled-combination-of-data-across-ser/). Members of the APPA forum have sent a letter supporting many of the recommendations of the Article 29 Data Protection Working Party. http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/media_releases/media_release_121017_mdbn_paper.html OAICnewsfeed136 The Australian Privacy Commissioner, Timothy Pilgrim, has supported the release of the Government’s discussion paper on mandatory privacy breach notification. http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/media_releases/media_release_121016_annual_report.html OAICnewsfeed135 The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) Annual Report 2011–12 shows a steady increase in workload across the OAIC’s three functions — freedom of information (FOI), privacy and information policy. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/reports/annual-report_11-12/index.html OAICnewsfeed134 The OAIC 2011-12 Annual Report was tabled in Parliament today. http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/statements/statement_121009_google_street_view_wifi_collection.html OAICnewsfeed133 New correspondence between Google and the OAIC on the Google Street View Wi-Fi collection in Australia http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/statements/statement_121005_facebook_timelines.html OAICnewsfeed132 Our Office has asked Facebook questions about the claims that private messages have been appearing on peoples’ Timelines. http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/events/2012_anniversary_main.html OAICnewsfeed131 Please join us on the morning of Tuesday 27 November 2012 at the National Portrait Gallery to celebrate this historic event. This is a free event, but places are limited. Registration is essential. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/reports/immigration_processing_non-routine_FOI_sep2012.html OAICnewsfeed130 Investigation report released on delays in processing of non-routine freedom of information requests by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship. http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/media_releases/media_release_120926_diac_foi_processing.html OAICnewsfeed129 The Australian Information Commissioner has released an investigation report into delays in processing non-routine freedom of information requests by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/icon_resources/2012_09_11/index.html OAICnewsfeed128 Audio files and PowerPoint presentations by speakers are now available for the Information Contact Officers Network meeting held on 11 September 2012. http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/statements/statement_120907_JMcM_TheAustralian.html OAICnewsfeed127 An article by Prof. John McMillan, Australian Information Commissioner provided to 'Legal Affairs' section, The Australian (September 2012). An edited version of this article was published in the 'Legal Affairs' section of The Australian on 7 September 2012. http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/speeches/john_mcmillan/enabling_tomorrows_open_government_august2012.html OAICnewsfeed126 Text of speech given by the Australian Information Commissioner, Prof John McMillan, as part of a panel at the NSW Information Commissioner 'Creating Open Government Conference', 21 August 2012. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/FAQs/foi_policy_faqs_public.html OAICnewsfeed125 Answers to questions frequently asked by the public about the process for requesting access to documents and review rights under the Freedom of Information Act. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/submissions/2012_08_national_security_legislation_reform.html OAICnewsfeed124 In this submission the OAIC welcomes the focus of the Inquiry on ensuring that the proposals it canvasses contain appropriate safeguards for protecting the human rights and privacy of individuals. The OAIC is also supportive of the Committee giving consideration to ensuring proposals are proportionate responses to any threat to national security, critical infrastructure and law enforcement more generally. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/submissions/2012_09_donotknock_house_reps.html OAICnewsfeed123 The OAIC supports the creation of a Do Not Knock Register which will give individuals the option of not receiving marketing calls at their home. The establishment of the Register would be an important mechanism to help address community concerns over the intrusiveness of some marketing approaches. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/submissions/2012_08_privacy_amendment_bill_house_reps_supp.html OAICnewsfeed122 This supplementary submission addresses some additional matters arising during the hearing process: 1.cross-border disclosure of personal information and accountability 2.the concept of ‘Australian link’ 3.complaint handling by the Commissioner. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/agency_resources.html#access_info OAICnewsfeed121 This guidance updates guidance issued by the Australian Information Commissioner in March 2011, 'Guidance for agency websites' - FOI and IPS compliance with obligations. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/agency_resources/agency_resource14_admin_access_schemes.html OAICnewsfeed120 This agency resource explains what administrative access is, why it may be beneficial for agencies to release information outside the formal FOI process, and how agencies can set up an administrative access scheme. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/submissions/2012_08_privacy_amendment_bill_senate_supp.html OAICnewsfeed119 This supplementary submission addresses some additional matters arising during the hearing process: 1.cross-border disclosure of personal information and accountability 2.the concept of ‘Australian link’ 3.complaint handling by the Commissioner. http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/consultations.html#ehealth_dbn OAICnewsfeed118 The OAIC is conducting a public consultation on a draft of a guide to mandatory data breach notification under the personally controlled electronic health record system. The draft guide provides general guidance to help entities meet their mandatory data breach notification reporting obligations under the Personally Controlled Electronic Health Records Act 2012. It also aims to assist entities to respond effectively to data breaches. The OAIC is seeking comments on the draft guide from industry groups and individuals with a specific interest or expertise in the eHealth record system, or any other interested parties who may be affected by the guide. http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/consultations.html#enforcement_guideline OAICnewsfeed117 The OAIC is conducting a public consultation on a draft of the Personally Controlled Electronic Health Records System - Enforcement Guidelines for the Information Commissioner 2012. http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/media_releases/media_release_120827_ips_psi_survey.html OAICnewsfeed116 Research released by the OAIC confirms that Australian Government agencies are moving closer to an open access and proactive disclosure culture. http://www.oaic.gov.au/about/careers.html#current_positions OAICnewsfeed115 The OAIC has several positions available at the APS 5, APS 6 and EL 1 level for Merit Review and Investigation Officers, based in either Canberra or Sydney. http://www.oaic.gov.au/about/careers.html#current_positions OAICnewsfeed114 The OAIC has several positions available at both the APS6 and EL1 level for Merit Review and Investigation Officers, based in either Canberra or Sydney. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/reports/open_psi_government_transition.html OAICnewsfeed113 The OAIC is currently examining how Australian Government agencies manage public sector information (PSI). This interim report notes what agencies are currently doing well, which principles of open PSI they are finding challenging to implement and what assistance they need to meet their obligations. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/reports/IPS_survey_report.html OAICnewsfeed112 This report contains the results of the first IPS Survey of Australian Government agencies. It was undertaken on behalf of the OAIC in April 2012 by ORIMA Research. This report was prepared by ORIMA and reflects their work and assessment. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/reports/audits/IHI_audit_report_august_2012.html OAICnewsfeed111 The purpose of this audit was to assess whether the Healthcare Identifiers Service’s handling of healthcare identifier information is in accordance with the Healthcare Identifiers Act, the Healthcare Identifiers Regulations and the Information Privacy Principles in the Privacy Act. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/papers/personal_business_info_third_party_review_rights_consult_paper.html OAICnewsfeed110 The Australian Information Commissioner has issued a consultation paper that provides interim guidance on the operation of the consultation requirements in ss 27 and 27A of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 that apply to the business and personal privacy exemptions (ss 47, 47F, 47G). Comments are invited on the consultation paper by 17 September 2012. http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/statements/statement_120810_google_street_view_wifi_collection.html OAICnewsfeed109 Further correspondence between Google and the OAIC on the Google Street View Wi-Fi collection in Australia http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/statements/statement_120807_google_street_view_wifi_collection.html OAICnewsfeed108 Recent correspondence between Google and the OAIC on the Google Street View Wi-Fi collection in Australia http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/statements/statement_120807_facebook_data_use_policy.html OAICnewsfeed107 Recent correspondence from Facebook to the OAIC in response to a submission from the OAIC in May 2012 related to Facebook's data use policy changes http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/submissions/2012_07_privacy_amendment_bill_house_reps.html OAICnewsfeed106 Submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/statements/statement_120730_aapt.html OAICnewsfeed105 Statement from the Privacy Commissioner, Timothy Pilgrim http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/statements/statement_120726_medvet.html OAICnewsfeed104 Letter to the editor of The Australian newspaper from Australian Privacy Commissioner, Timothy Pilgrim http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/submissions/2012_07_privacy_amendment_bill_senate.html OAICnewsfeed103 Submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/reports/medvet_own_motion_July2012.html OAICnewsfeed102 Report on Privacy Commissioner's investigation into release of personal information by Medvet Pty Ltd. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/submissions/2012_06_smart_meter_submission.html OAICnewsfeed101 http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/reports/dell_epsilon_own_motion_June2012.html OAICnewsfeed100 http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/reports/audits/passenger_name_records_report_july_2012.html OAICnewsfeed099 http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/submissions/2012_07_finance_commonwealth_financial_accountability.html OAICnewsfeed098 Submission to Department of Finance and Deregulation review of Commonwealth financial accountability http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/fact_sheets/FOI_fact_sheet16_extensions_time.html OAICnewsfeed097 New FOI fact sheet explaining the process for applying to the OAIC for an extension of time to process a request for information under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/faqs.html#FOI_FAQs OAICnewsfeed096 Find answers to frequently asked questions from agencies and FOI practitioners about access to documents and review rights under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/media_releases/media_release_120701_ehealth_records_launch.html OAICnewsfeed095 http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/guidelines.html#foi_guidelines OAICnewsfeed094 Key revisions include: Updated information in Part 13 about the OAIC's upcoming IPS compliance review program. Expanded advice in Part 14 about the timing of publication of information on the disclosure log (see paragraphs 14.20-14.27). Notice of statistics that the Information Commissioner will collect from agencies and ministers about disclosure log activity for inclusion in the 2012-13 FOI Annual Report has also been given in Part 14 (see paragraph 14.71). http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/media_releases/media_release_120629_telstra_breaches_privacy_act.html OAICnewsfeed093 The Australian Privacy Commissioner, Timothy Pilgrim has found Telstra in breach of the Privacy Act after 734,000 Telstra customers' details were made available online in December 2011. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/factsheets.html#privacy_factsheets OAICnewsfeed092 Privacy fact sheet 10: What will happen to my complaint? Privacy fact sheet 11: How will the OAIC handle a privacy complaint against my organisation? Privacy fact sheet 12: Conciliation of privacy complaints http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/agency_resources/agency_resource11_sample_notices.html OAICnewsfeed091 11 new sample FOI letters added to Agency Resource 11 http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/networks/APPA/APPA37thforum.html OAICnewsfeed090 http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/media_releases/media_release_120614_cybersecurity-week.html OAICnewsfeed089 Australian Information Commissioner, Professor John McMillan today encouraged all Australians to take steps to protect their personal information during National Cybersecurity Awareness Week 2012 (12 June to 15 June 2012)... http://www.oaic.gov.au/about/careers/corporate_public_affairs_officer_aps6.html OAICnewsfeed088 Ongoing position available at the OAIC ... http://www.oaic.gov.au/news?media_releases?media_release_120607_first_state_super.html OAICnewsfeed087 The Australian Privacy Commissioner, Timothy Pilgrim, has found First State Super Trustee Corporation in breach of the Privacy Act after a hacking incident in October 2011 ... http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/agency_resources/agency_resource13_extension_of_time.html OAICnewsfeed086 "Practical guidance for agencies providing an overview of the extension of time provisions in the FOI Act and how to apply to the OAIC for an extension." http://oaic.govspace.gov.au/foi-requests-costs-and-charges-over-time/ OAICnewsfeed085 "The OAIC has released a presentation from FOI Commissioner Dr James Popple about FOI statistics on the OAIC Blog and the accompanying dataset on data.gov.au." http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/statements/statement_240512-telstra-hacking.html OAICnewsfeed084 "I have opened an investigation following media reports that some Telstra services have been the subject of a hacking attack, affecting a substantial number of customers' personal information... http://www.oaic.gov.au/about/careers.html#current_positions OAICnewsfeed083 Current positions available at the OAIC http://www.oaic.gov.au/about/careers.html#current_positions OAICnewsfeed082 Current positions available at the OAIC http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/guidelines.html#foi_guidelines OAICnewsfeed081 Part 2 - Scope of application of the FOI Act v1.2 (9-May-2012)New paragraph about the application of the FOI Act to Commonwealth Parliamentary departments (paragraph 2.5); Part 15 - Reporting v1.2 (10-May-2012)Updated annual report requirements and removal of transitional arrangements for 2010-11 http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/speeches.html OAICnewsfeed080 Presentation by the Australian Information Commissioner, Professor John McMillan to launch the revised Data Breach Notification Guide at the OAIC's Privacy Awareness Week corporate breakfast on 30 April 2012 and a presentation by the Freedom of Information Commissioner, Dr James Popple at the launch of Information Awareness Month 2012 at the National Library, Canberra on 1 May 2012. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/factsheets.html#privacy_factsheets OAICnewsfeed079 Three Privacy Fact Sheets were released last week during Privacy Awareness Week 2012. They are: Privacy Fact Sheet 7 - Ten steps to protect other people's personal information; Privacy Fact Sheet 8 - Ten steps to protect your personal information; Privacy Fact Sheet 9 - Guide to internal investigations (the latter to assist organisations to address a privacy complaint made by an individual). http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/speeches.html#pc_speeches OAICnewsfeed078 Two presentations delivered by the Privacy Commissioner for Privacy Awareness Week 2012 http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/media_releases/media_release_120504_paw_wrap.html OAICnewsfeed077 Privacy Awareness Week 2012 draws to a close today with the Australian Privacy Commissioner, Timothy Pilgrim, saying that the annual campaign of Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities (APPA) had been a great success. http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/media_releases/media_release_120502_privacy_law_reform.html OAICnewsfeed076 Privacy law reform is a step closer with the announcement today that the Australian Government will introduce amendments to the Privacy Act 1988 (the Act) during the Winter sitting of Parliament. Australian Privacy Commissioner, Timothy Pilgrim said he welcomed the announcement that the changes will include new powers for the Commissioner to enforce privacy laws. The announcement comes during Privacy Awareness Week 2012. http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/media_releases/media_release_120501_young-people-paw.html OAICnewsfeed075 Australian Privacy Commissioner Timothy Pilgrim has today reminded young people to make good privacy choices to ensure that their social networking behaviour does not come back to bite them in the future. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/case_notes/2012_AICmrCN1.html OAICnewsfeed074 Privacy case note: summary of a complaint about a financial institution's use and disclosure of a customer's personal information. http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/media_releases/media_release_120430_business-warned-to-be-ready.html OAICnewsfeed073 Over 180 business leaders representing some of Australia's largest organisations met today to discuss how to prevent a data breach, and how to respond to one, if or when it occurs. Australian Privacy Commissioner Timothy Pilgrim said that there is evidence to suggest that data breaches are on the rise. http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/media_releases/media_release_120430_FOI_compliance.html OAICnewsfeed072 The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner is commencing work to assess how Australian Government agencies are complying with their Information Publication Scheme obligations under the Freedom of Information Act http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/media_releases/media_release_120427_paw2012.html OAICnewsfeed071 Australian Privacy Commissioner, Timothy Pilgrim reminds all Australians to take care of their personal information during Privacy Awareness Week 2012 (29 April to 5 May 2012) http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/agency_resources.html#agency_resources_foi OAICnewsfeed070 Release of Agency Resource 12 on defining an agency for the purposes of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 http://www.privacyawarenessweek.org/oaic/index.html#breakfast OAICnewsfeed069 Places are fast running out for the corporate breakfast launch event for Privacy Awareness Week on Monday 30 April 2012 in Sydney. Register now and avoid disappointment. You can also become a Privacy Awareness Week Partner. See: http://www.privacyawarenessweek.org/oaic/partner.html http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/consultations.html#biometric_institute OAICnewsfeed068 Following a request from the Biometrics Institute and public consultation the Australian Privacy Commissioner has revoked the approval of the Biometrics Institute Privacy Code. The revocation instrument was registered on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments on 16 April 2012 and took effect from 17 April 2012. The instrument and explanatory statement are available at: http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2012L00869 http://www.oaic.gov.au/about/careers.html OAICnewsfeed067 Careers: APS 6 Merit Review and Investigation Officer, APS 5 Assistant Merit Review and Investigation Officer and APS 4 Enquiries Officer positions available http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/media_releases/MR_charges_review_report_270312.html OAICnewsfeed066 The Australian Information Commissioner, Professor John McMillan, has released his report to the Attorney-General proposing changes to the way charges are imposed for giving access to documents under the Freedom of Information Act 1982. The report is available at http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/reports.html#other_reports. A blog post by the Commissioner about the report is available at: http://oaic.govspace.gov.au/2012/03/27/foi-charges-review-released/ http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/agency_resources/agency_resource11_sample_notices.html OAICnewsfeed065 This series of sample FOI notices has been developed to help agencies and ministers comply with their obligations under the FOI Act http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/privacy_fact_sheets/privacy_fact_sheet6_TFN_guide_2011.html OAICnewsfeed064 Note that the OAIC's privacy fact sheet on handling tax file numbers has been updated to take account of recent amendments to the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Regulations 1994 and the Retirement Savings Accounts Regulations 1997 and to clarify a few other matters http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/submissions/2012_03_fair_work_act_review_supplementary.html OAICnewsfeed063 Short letter supplementary submission to the Fair Work Act Review Panel re: Privacy Act employee exemption http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/speeches/timothy_pilgrim/timothy_pilgrim_emerging_challenges_feb12.html OAICnewsfeed062 The speech was given at the Emerging Challenges in Privacy Law Conference, 23 February 2012 http://www.privacy.gov.au/materials/types/other/view/7166 OAICnewsfeed061 http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/factsheets.html#FOI_factsheets OAICnewsfeed060 The OAIC has published a new fact sheet in relation to the Freedom of Information Act 1982 and the Norfolk Island administration http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/consultations.html#biometric_institute OAICnewsfeed059 The OAIC has released a consultation paper on the proposed revocation of the Biometrics Institute Privacy Code. Comments are sought by 21 March 2012 http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/submissions/2012_02_fair_work_act_review.html OAICnewsfeed058 Submission now available http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/statements/statement_telegraph_body_scanning_correction_Feb_12.html OAICnewsfeed057 Linda Silmalis' article (New 'no scan, no fly' law, Sunday Telegraph, 5/2/2011) incorrectly states that the Privacy Commissioner has 'approved' the body scanning technology to be introduced at Australian airports. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) provided advice to the Office of Transport Security on the privacy implications of the body scanning technology, under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that has now concluded. The MOU recognised the independence of the OAIC in providing that advice. However, I did not have a role in approving this project as part of the provision of that advice. http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/statements/statement_investigation_fairfax_Feb_12.html OAICnewsfeed056 Statement from Australian Privacy Commissioner, Timothy Pilgrim - I have opened an investigation into allegations that the Herald Education website may have been subject to hacking, compromising the personal information of some subscribers. My investigation will be looking at the site's compliance with the Privacy Act and in particular whether appropriate data security practices were in place at the time of the alleged hack. I strongly encourage businesses to make the security of their customer's personal information a top priority, particularly in the light of an increased number of similar security breaches in 2011. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/submissions/2012_01_senate_submission_inquiry_PCEHR_bill.html OAICnewsfeed055 The OAIC strongly supports introducing enabling legislation to accompany the PCEHR System. Ensuring that this legislation appropriately protects individuals' personal information is fundamental to establishing and maintaining public confidence in the system. http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/media_releases/media_release_back_school.html OAICnewsfeed054 Students heading back to the classroom for 2012 are being reminded to review their social media privacy settings to make them as strong as possible. The Australian Privacy Commissioner, Timothy Pilgrim, sends this reminder to coincide with Data Privacy Day 2012. http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/media_releases/media_release_customer_privacy.html OAICnewsfeed053 Organisations gearing up for the year ahead should make sure their privacy practices are up to date and customers' personal information is secure to avoid embarrassing privacy breaches in 2012. To coincide with Data Privacy Day, on 28 January, the Australian Privacy Commissioner, Timothy Pilgrim, reminds businesses to review their privacy practices and make sure that staff returning from holidays understand their privacy obligations. http://www.oaic.gov.au/about/careers.html OAICnewsfeed052 Careers: EL 1 Legal Officer and APS 6 Compliance Officer positions available. http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/statements/statement_ANZ_Jan_12.html OAICnewsfeed051 Media statement from Australian Privacy Commissioner - update on the ANZ eStatement matter http://www.oaic.gov.au/about/careers.html OAICnewsfeed050 Careers: APS level 5 and 6 positions available. http://www.oaic.gov.au/law/tax-file-numbers.html OAICnewsfeed049 New tax file number guidelines were registered on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments on 20 December 2011. The TFN Guidelines, issued under s 17 of the Privacy Act 1988, regulate the collection, storage, use, disclosure, security and disposal of individual's TFN information. The TFN Guidelines replace the previous Tax File Number Guidelines 1992. These new guidelines result from a review conducted this year by the OAIC (for information on the review see: http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/consultations.html#review_of_the_TFN). A comprehensive fact sheet on TFNs has also been released today at: http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/privacy_fact_sheets/privacy_fact_sheet6_TFN_guide_2011.html) http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/consultations.html#vdm_review OAICnewsfeed048 In 1998, the former Office of the Privacy Commissioner published 'The use of data matching in Commonwealth administration: Guidelines'. These are voluntary guidelines regarding the conduct of data-matching activities for administrative purposes by Australian Government agencies. The OAIC is currently reviewing the Guidelines. As part of the review, the OAIC has produced draft revised Guidelines (proposed to be retitled Guidelines for Data-matching in Australian Government Administration). To assist the public in considering the draft revised Guidelines and preparing comments, the OAIC has also issued a consultation paper in relation to the review. The OAIC welcomes comments on the draft revised Guidelines by 10 February 2012. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/submissions/2011_12_Sub_DBCDE_review_integrated_public_number_db_discussion.html OAICnewsfeed047 Submission by the Australian Privacy Commissioner, Timothy Pilgrim, to the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy on their discussion paper on the review of the Integrated Public Number Database http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/reports/own_motion_professional_services_review_dec_2011.html OAICnewsfeed046 The Privacy Own Motion Investigation Report into an allegation that the Professional Services Review Agency holds Medicare Benefits Program and Pharmaceutical Benefits Program claims information within the same database has been released today. This is the published report. A statement about the closing of the investigation was issued on 16 September 2011 (at: http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/statements/statement_investigation_into_professional_services_review_concludes.html) http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/decisions.html#privacy_complaint OAICnewsfeed045 Privacy Determination under s 52 of the Privacy Act 1988 by the Australian Privacy Commissioner http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/statements/statement_investigation_telstra_Dec_12.html OAICnewsfeed044 Statement from Australian Privacy Commissioner http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/decisions.html#privacy_PID OAICnewsfeed043 Privacy Public Interest Determinations 12 and 12A on the collection of family, social and medical histories were registered on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments today. They will have effect from 11 December 2011 when the current determinations expire. They have affect for 5 years. http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/networks/APPA/APPA36thforum.html OAICnewsfeed042 CommuniquĂ© from the 36th APPA forum held in Melbourne, Australia on 12 December 2011 http://www.privacyawarenessweek.org/2011/survey_media_release.html OAICnewsfeed041 A recent online survey conducted by the Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities (APPA) forum has revealed that contrary to popular assumptions people do care about their privacy on social networking sites.In May 2011, the APPA forum encouraged its members to run an online survey to find out how people used social networking sites, and whether they thought online privacy was important. More than 10,000 people responded to the survey, most of them from Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Korea. The results have just been released at the APPA meeting in Melbourne. http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/media_releases/media_release_FOI_report_2010_11.html OAICnewsfeed040 The Freedom of Information Act 1982 Annual Report 2010-2011, a joint report of the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner and the Minister for Privacy and Freedom of Information is now available. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/submissions/2011_11_submission_statutory_right_privacy_issues_paper.html OAICnewsfeed039 The OAIC has released its submission to the Australian Government's Issues Paper on a Commonwealth statutory cause of action for serious invasion of privacy. http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/media.html#media_releases OAICnewsfeed038 Information experts from public and private sectors are gathering today at the OAIC's inaugural conference in Canberra to share ideas and insights on the future direction of government information policy. The 2011 Information Policy Conference is being held to mark the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner's first year of operation. Opened by the Hon Brendan O'Connor, Minister for Privacy and Freedom of Information, the conference will be considering public sector information as a national resource and how it can be made available for community access and use. Participants are discussing barriers to proactive publication and considering how technology can facilitate information management and exchange, while also protecting the personal information held by government. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/agency_resources.html#foi_guide OAICnewsfeed037 The OAIC has released a guide to the Freedom of Information Act 1982 that provides a broad perspective on FOI, placing it within the information policy landscape. It provides a detailed history of the Act and its operation in Australia and charts the progress towards the 2010 reforms and beyond. The guide is designed for a wide audience, in and outside government. It is particularly aimed at assisting senior leaders in government to maintain a lasting commitment to open government. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/papers.html#issues_papers OAICnewsfeed036 The OAIC today published a new Issues Paper, Understanding the Value of Public Sector Information in Australia. The paper explores ways of valuing public sector information (PSI) and assessing the impact of publication. It suggests that both government agencies and reusers of PSI complete a survey on the publication and reuse of PSI. The responses to this survey will help the OAIC develop a methodology for valuing PSI, as recommended by the Gov 2.0 taskforce. The OAIC welcomes submissions by 31 January 2012. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/reports.html#annual_reports OAICnewsfeed035 OAIC Annual Report 2010-11 now available. http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/consultations.html#current_consultations OAICnewsfeed034 As part of the review, the OAIC has released a discussion paper which sets out; the scope of the review, the background to the charging framework, the current charging regime under the FOI Act, a snapshot of the estimated costs of processing FOI requests and fees and charges collected and an overview of charging practices in other Australian and overseas jurisdictions. Submissions by 21 November 2011. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/reports.html#annual_reports OAICnewsfeed033 This report is made under Section 30(1) of the Healthcare Identifiers Act 2010 which requires the Australian Information Commissioner to prepare an annual report on the Commissioner's compliance and enforcement activities under the Healthcare Identifiers Act. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/guidelines.html#foi_guidelines OAICnewsfeed032 The Information Commissioner has issued Part 8 of the FOI guidelines on agency decision making on FOI requests. This Part outlines; the principles of good decision making under the FOI Act, the types of decisions that can be made on requests for access to documents, when and how to prepare a statement of reasons, the timeframes for making a decision, deemed decisions, release of documents to an applicant, public access to information released to an applicant, protections where access is given. http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/consultations.html#uniting_care_wesley OAICnewsfeed031 The application concerns the disclosure and collection of personal information without consent in limited and specific circumstances, to improve outcomes for children and young people at risk of serious harm. The application has been sought to enable implementation of the South Australian Information Sharing Guidelines for Promoting the Safety and Wellbeing of Children (SA Government 2008). These guidelines aim to improve early intervention outcomes by providing a consistent and structured framework for service coordination. A consultation paper has been published. Comments due by 25 November 2011 http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/consultations.html#dr_hambleton OAICnewsfeed030 The application concerns the collection by health service providers of third party health information that is relevant to a patient's family or social medical histories, without the third party's consent. A consultation paper has been published. Comments due by 11 November 2011 http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2011L02059/Explanatory%20Statement/Text OAICnewsfeed029 The effect of this determination under s11C(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 is that agencies and Ministers are not required to publish information prescribed by the determination, in their disclosure log. The determination applies to: information in a document that was an exempt document at the time that access was given by the agency or Minister to the applicant under s 11A of the Act, and information in a document that the agency or Minister would have decided was an exempt document at the time that access was given to the applicant under s 11A of the Act, if the request for that document had been received from a person other than the applicant. The determination has effect from 17 October 2011. http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/statements/statement_charges_review.html OAICnewsfeed028 Announcement by the Minister for Privacy and Freedom of Information of a review of Freedom of Information charges to be conducted by the OAIC. Statement from Professor John McMillan, Australian Information Commissioner http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/statements/statement_iac_appointment.html OAICnewsfeed027 Information Advisory Committee announcement of members (29 September 2011) Statement from Professor John McMillan, Australian Information Commissioner http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/statements/statement_iac_appointment.html OAICnewsfeed026 New FOI agency resources issued http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/media_releases/media_release_sony_report.html OAICnewsfeed025 MEDIA RELEASE: Australian Privacy Commissioner concludes Sony investigation http://www.oaic.gov.au/about/careers.html OAICnewsfeed024 Careers: positions available http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/events/2011_conference_main.html OAICnewsfeed023 Public Sector Information: A National Resource - 15 November 2011, National Convention Centre, Canberra http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/media_releases/media_release_credit_determinations.html OAICnewsfeed022 The Australian Privacy Commissioner, Timothy Pilgrim, has today announced the making of three new credit provider determinations covering Assignees, Classes of Credit Providers and Indigenous Business Australia. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/submissions/2011_08_Submission_Draft_Rail_Safety_National_Law.html OAICnewsfeed021 Submission by Prof. John McMillan to the National Transport Commission on the Draft National Rail Safety Law 2011 http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/consultations.html#current_consultations OAICnewsfeed020 The OAIC is seeking your views on its draft revised Tax File Number (TFN) Guidelines. The TFN Guidelines protect individuals' privacy by restricting the use of TFN information. Closing date for comments is 15 September 2011. http://www.oaic.gov.au/about/careers.html OAICnewsfeed019 04 August Careers: positions available http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/decisions.html OAICnewsfeed018 Freedom of Information: Request for access to documents relating to an investigation under the APS Code of Conduct - Whether documents conditionally exempt from release - (CTH) Freedom of Information Act 1982 ss 47C, 47E, 47F - Whether contrary to public interest to release conditionally exempt documents - (CTH) Freedom of Information Act 1982 s 11A(5) http://www.oaic.gov.au/news/consultations.html#current_consultations OAICnewsfeed015 The OAIC has released for public comment, draft Disclosure Log Determination No 1 exempt documents. The Information Commissioner proposes to make this determination under s 11C(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth). The effect of this determination would be that agencies and Ministers would not be required to publish information prescribed by the determination, in their disclosure log. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/guidelines.html#foi_guidelines OAICnewsfeed014 Part 3 of the FOI Guidelines, on processing requests for access to documents, has been issued by the Australian Information Commissioner. http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/submissions.html#2011 OAICnewsfeed013 Submission to the Department of Health and Ageing on the draft Person Controlled Electronic Health Record (PCEHR) Concept of Operations