24 September 2018Watch on YouTubeTranscriptDid you know that under the Commonwealth Freedom of Information Act you have the right to access documents held by Australian Government agencies?This right includes accessing information that government agencies and ministers may hold about government policies and programs or about you.If you’re interested in learning ...

24 September 2018Watch on YouTubeTranscriptMost Australian Government agencies are subject to the Freedom of Information Act, and must release documents in response to FOI requests unless an exemption under the FOI Act applies.Your role as an FOI decision maker is crucial to promoting the objects of the FOI Act.Be on ...

11 October 2017Watch on YouTubeA summary of your privacy obligations under the My Health Record system and an overview of the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner’s (OAIC) role.TranscriptIt can take quite some time before you really get to know someone.My Health Record was created to make it easier for ...

11 October 2017Watch on YouTubeMy Health Record mandatory data breach requirements and how to respond.TranscriptMy Health Record can make your job as a healthcare provider easier, by making access to information about your patients and clients simpler.But to protect your patients’ privacy, it’s vital that you understand how to prevent ...

11 October 2017Watch on YouTubeYour legislative requirements under the My Health Records Act 2012 when handling patients' sensitive information and how you can apply privacy best practice.TranscriptPatient confidentiality has been a cornerstone of medical treatment since its very beginnings.And this is a key reason why healthcare providers are among the ...

21 August 2017Watch on YouTubePrivacy is central to the work of the Australian Public Service (APS). As a public servant, the community trust you to look after their valuable personal information. Protecting and respecting the personal information that you handle creates public confidence in your agency, and in the work ...

21 August 2017Watch on YouTubePrivacy is central to the work of the Australian Public Service (APS). As a public servant, the community trust you to look after their valuable personal information. Protecting and respecting the personal information that you handle creates public confidence in your agency, and in the work ...

14 May 2017Watch on YouTubeTranscriptThe 2017 Australian Community Attitudes to Privacy Survey shows that the majority of Australians are concerned about online privacy, with 69% of us more concerned about online privacy than we were five years ago.Three quarters of us do not trust social media companies with our personal ...