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  "internal_strategy_evidence_md": "# Information and Privacy Commission - Strategy, Performance, and Operating Profile\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T22:42:58.283578+00:00\n**Entity ID**: S-NSW-050\n**Entity type**: Independent Statutory Authority\n**Jurisdiction**: NSW\n**Portfolio**: \n**Website**: https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/\n\n> Draft generated from scraped source material. Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| pages | 37 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- 14 Public interest considerations against disclosure\n(1) It is to be conclusively presumed that there is an overriding public interest against disclosure of any of the government information described in Schedule 1.\n(2) The public interest considerations listed in the Table to this section are the only other considerations that may be taken into account under this Act as public interest considerations against disclosure for the purpose of determining whether there is an overriding public interest against disclosure of government information.\n(3) The Information Commissioner can issue guidelines about public interest considerations against the disclosure of government information, for the assistance of agencies, but cannot add to the list of considerations in the Table to this section.\n  Source: `pages/media-releases-index__10.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/node/2785)`\n- In summary those requirements include mandated and recommended practices:\nAuthorisations/delegations\n[13]\nAgency Information Guides\n[14]\nAvailability, free of charge of all open access information, including the agency’s disclosure log\n[15]\nProcedures for maintaining a record of open access information that the agency does not make publicly available\n[16]\nProcedures to conduct at least an annual review of their program for proactively releasing information\n[17]\nSearch procedures\nTemplates to communicate with informal access applicants\nDecision making checklist\nProcedures and spreadsheets for recording the date of application, date of decision and decision outcomes\nStrategies to promote informal release of information\nThis Guideline provides additional information to guide a number of those procedures.\n  Source: `pages/media-releases-index__10.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/node/2785)`\n- The public interest factors in favour of disclosure are broad:\n12 Public interest considerations in favour of disclosure\n(1) There is a general public interest in favour of the disclosure of government information.\n(2) Nothing in this Act limits any other public interest considerations in favour of the disclosure of government information that may be taken into account for the purpose of determining whether there is an overriding public interest against disclosure of government information.\n  Source: `pages/media-releases-index__10.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/node/2785)`\n- People who believe they are affected by this latest incident or who have been notified and would like more information should contact Western Sydney University on 02 9174 6942 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 4.30pm AEST) or visit their website:\nhttps://www.westernsydney.edu.au/news/public-notification\nActing Privacy Commissioner, Sonia Minutillo said, “This further cyber incident is a reminder to all agencies that they are not immune to data breaches and protecting individual personal information should be a priority.\n“These incidents can happen to any agency, regardless of size or sector.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index__21.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/statements/statement-relating-western-sydney-university-0)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- 14 Public interest considerations against disclosure\n(1) It is to be conclusively presumed that there is an overriding public interest against disclosure of any of the government information described in Schedule 1.\n(2) The public interest considerations listed in the Table to this section are the only other considerations that may be taken into account under this Act as public interest considerations against disclosure for the purpose of determining whether there is an overriding public interest against disclosure of government information.\n(3) The Information Commissioner can issue guidelines about public interest considerations against the disclosure of government information, for the assistance of agencies, but cannot add to the list of considerations in the Table to this section.\n  Source: `pages/media-releases-index__10.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/node/2785)`\n- People who believe they are affected by this latest incident or who have been notified and would like more information should contact Western Sydney University on 02 9174 6942 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 4.30pm AEST) or visit their website:\nhttps://www.westernsydney.edu.au/news/public-notification\nActing Privacy Commissioner, Sonia Minutillo said, “This further cyber incident is a reminder to all agencies that they are not immune to data breaches and protecting individual personal information should be a priority.\n“These incidents can happen to any agency, regardless of size or sector.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index__21.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/statements/statement-relating-western-sydney-university-0)`\n- Inaugural NSW Information Commissioner to step down\nStatement\n25 March 2013\nAfter three years as the inaugural NSW Information Commissioner, Deirdre O’Donnell has announced she will be leaving her role on Friday 24 May 2013.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index__29.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/statements?page=4)`\n- What the IPC can and cannot do\nWhat legislation we support:\nThe IPC supports the NSW Information Commissioner and the NSW Privacy Commissioner perform functions under the following NSW legislation:\nGovernment Information (Public Access) Act 2009\n(GIPA Act)\nGovernment Information (Information Commissioner) Act 2009\n(GIIC Act)\nPrivacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998\n(PPIP Act)\nHealth Records and Information Privacy Act 2002\n(HRIP Act)\nMore about us\nI want to...\n  Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/)`\n- NSW Privacy Commissioner emphasises the importance of privacy being a shared responsibility this NSW Privacy Awareness Week 2025\nMedia Release\n16 June 2025\nToday, the NSW Privacy Commissioner, Sonia Minutillo, launched NSW Privacy Awareness Week 2025.\n  Source: `pages/media-releases-index__08.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/media-releases)`\n- The IPC supports the Information Commissioner and the Privacy Commissioner in fulfilling their legislative responsibilities and functions and to ensure individuals and agencies can access consistent information, guidance and coordinated training about information access and privacy matters.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index__23.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/statements/statement-relating-update-western-sydney-universitys-cyber-investigation)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- People who believe they are affected by this latest incident or who have been notified and would like more information should contact Western Sydney University on 02 9174 6942 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 4.30pm AEST) or visit their website:\nhttps://www.westernsydney.edu.au/news/public-notification\nActing Privacy Commissioner, Sonia Minutillo said, “This further cyber incident is a reminder to all agencies that they are not immune to data breaches and protecting individual personal information should be a priority.\n“These incidents can happen to any agency, regardless of size or sector.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index__21.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/statements/statement-relating-western-sydney-university-0)`\n- 14 Public interest considerations against disclosure\n(1) It is to be conclusively presumed that there is an overriding public interest against disclosure of any of the government information described in Schedule 1.\n(2) The public interest considerations listed in the Table to this section are the only other considerations that may be taken into account under this Act as public interest considerations against disclosure for the purpose of determining whether there is an overriding public interest against disclosure of government information.\n(3) The Information Commissioner can issue guidelines about public interest considerations against the disclosure of government information, for the assistance of agencies, but cannot add to the list of considerations in the Table to this section.\n  Source: `pages/media-releases-index__10.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/node/2785)`\n- Media Statement - Statement by Information Commissioner and NSW Open Data Advocate on availability of 10,000 data sets\nStatement\n22 January 2020\nInformation Commissioner and NSW Open Data Advocate recognised the work of the NSW Government in collating and sharing 10,000 data sets via the NSW Open Data Portal.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index__28.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/statements?page=3)`\n- It’s NSW Privacy Awareness Week 2026\nNews Article\n4 May 2026\nNSW Privacy Awareness Week is on 4 – 10 May 2026 and the theme is Smart Tech, Smarter Choices – Protecting Yourself in the Age of AI…\nMedia Release - Report on the Operation of the GIPA Act 2024–25 tabled in Parliament\nMedia Release\n23 April 2026\nThe NSW Information Commissioner has tabled the 2024–25 Report on the Operation of the GIPA Act in the Parliament of New South Wales.\n  Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/)`\n- Media Release - Report on the Operation of the GIPA Act 2024–25 tabled in Parliament\nMedia Release\n23 April 2026\nThe NSW Information Commissioner has tabled the 2024–25 Report on the Operation of the GIPA Act in the Parliament of New South Wales.\n  Source: `pages/media-releases-index__08.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/media-releases)`\n- IPC Annual Report 2024–25 tabled in NSW Parliament\nMedia Release\n30 October 2025\nThe Annual Report of the IPC for 2024–25 was tabled in the Parliament of New South Wales on 30 October 2025.\n  Source: `pages/media-releases-index__08.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/media-releases)`\n- Legal advice should be sought in relation to individual circumstances.\n[1]\nhttps://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-05/Informal_Release…\n[2]\nGIPA Act section8(2),s8(4),s8(5)\n[3]\nGIPA Act ss113-115\n[4]\nGIPA Act section 20\n[5]\nGIPA Act section 25\n[6]\nReport on the Operation of the GIPA Act 20201/21\n[7]\nGIPA Act section 9\n[8]\nGIPA Act section 41\n[9]\nGIPA Act section 10\n[10]\nGIPA Act section 8\n[11]\nGIPA Act section 3\n[12]\nGIPA Act sections 113-115\n[13]\nGIPA Act section 8(6)\n[14]\nGIPA Act section 20\n[15]\nGIPA Act section 18\n[16]\nGIPA Act section 6(5)\n[17]\nGIPA Act section 7(3)\n[18]\nGIPA Act section 8(3)\n[19]\nGIPA Act section 25\n[20]\nMcEwan v Port Stephens Council [2021] NSWCATAD 110\n[21]\nTaylor v Office of Destination NSW\n[2018] NSWCATAD 195;;\nForbidden Foods Pty Ltd V Rice Marketing Board for the State of New South Wales (No 3) [2020]\n[22]\nGIPA Act section 8(3)\n[23]\n  Source: `pages/media-releases-index__10.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/node/2785)`\n- Legal advice should be sought in relation to individual circumstances.\n[1]\nReport in the Operation of the\nGovernment Information (Public Access) Act 2009\n: 2015-2016 page 26\n[2]\nSection 8(1) GIPA Act\n[3]\nSection 8(2) GIPA Act\n[4]\nSection 3(2) GIPA Act\n[5]\nSection 16 GIPA Act\n[6]\nSection 8(2) GIPA Act\n[7]\nSection 8 GIPA Act\n[8]\nSection 8(2) GIPA Act\n[9]\nSection 3(2)(b) GIPA Act\n[10]\nSection 8(6) GIPA Act\n[11]\nSections 113 and 115 GIPA Act\n[12]\nSection 114 GIPA Act\n[13]\nReport in the Operation of the\nGovernment Information (Public Access) Act 2009:\n2015-2016 page 26\n[14]\nSection 3 GIPA Act\nHow easy did you find it to understand this resource?\n  Source: `pages/media-releases-index__11.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/node/2753)`\n- The IPC supports International Women’s Day 2026\nNews Article\n6 March 2026\nThe theme for International Women’s Day 2026 is “Balance the Scales”\nThe IPC celebrates Multicultural March 2026\nNews Article\n2 March 2026\nThis March, the IPC proudly celebrates Multicultural Month 2026, honouring the immense contributions of multicultural communities in shaping a diverse and vibrant New South Wales.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events)`\n- Safer Internet Day 10 February 2026\nNews Article\n10 February 2026\nBe safe online this Safer Internet Day 2026 – a global day of action dedicated to raising awareness of online safety\nYou have the power to take control of your data this Data Privacy Week 26 – 30 January 2026\nNews Article\n27 January 2026\nData Privacy Week 2026 spreads awareness about online privacy to ensure that citizens and organisations respect their own and their users’ data.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- 14 Public interest considerations against disclosure\n(1) It is to be conclusively presumed that there is an overriding public interest against disclosure of any of the government information described in Schedule 1.\n(2) The public interest considerations listed in the Table to this section are the only other considerations that may be taken into account under this Act as public interest considerations against disclosure for the purpose of determining whether there is an overriding public interest against disclosure of government information.\n(3) The Information Commissioner can issue guidelines about public interest considerations against the disclosure of government information, for the assistance of agencies, but cannot add to the list of considerations in the Table to this section.\n  Source: `pages/media-releases-index__10.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/node/2785)`\n- People who believe they are affected by this latest incident or who have been notified and would like more information should contact Western Sydney University on 02 9174 6942 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 4.30pm AEST) or visit their website:\nhttps://www.westernsydney.edu.au/news/public-notification\nActing Privacy Commissioner, Sonia Minutillo said, “This further cyber incident is a reminder to all agencies that they are not immune to data breaches and protecting individual personal information should be a priority.\n“These incidents can happen to any agency, regardless of size or sector.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index__21.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/statements/statement-relating-western-sydney-university-0)`\n- Protection from liability\nStaff of agencies who decide to release information informally, and who believe in good faith that the decision is permitted or required by the GIPA Act, are not exposed to any personal liability, or to any action in defamation or breach of confidence, that may result from the disclosure.\n[11]\nA decision maker and any other person concerned with disclosing information is protected from criminal liability that may arise because of a decision to disclose information made in good faith under the GIPA Act.\n[12]\nCan agencies suggest that a formal application be dealt with informally?\n  Source: `pages/media-releases-index__11.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/node/2753)`\n- Media Statement - Statement by Information Commissioner and NSW Open Data Advocate on availability of 10,000 data sets\nStatement\n22 January 2020\nInformation Commissioner and NSW Open Data Advocate recognised the work of the NSW Government in collating and sharing 10,000 data sets via the NSW Open Data Portal.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index__28.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/statements?page=3)`\n- It’s NSW Privacy Awareness Week 2026\nNews Article\n4 May 2026\nNSW Privacy Awareness Week is on 4 – 10 May 2026 and the theme is Smart Tech, Smarter Choices – Protecting Yourself in the Age of AI…\nMedia Release - Report on the Operation of the GIPA Act 2024–25 tabled in Parliament\nMedia Release\n23 April 2026\nThe NSW Information Commissioner has tabled the 2024–25 Report on the Operation of the GIPA Act in the Parliament of New South Wales.\n  Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/)`\n- Media Release - Report on the Operation of the GIPA Act 2024–25 tabled in Parliament\nMedia Release\n23 April 2026\nThe NSW Information Commissioner has tabled the 2024–25 Report on the Operation of the GIPA Act in the Parliament of New South Wales.\n  Source: `pages/media-releases-index__08.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/media-releases)`\n- IPC Annual Report 2024–25 tabled in NSW Parliament\nMedia Release\n30 October 2025\nThe Annual Report of the IPC for 2024–25 was tabled in the Parliament of New South Wales on 30 October 2025.\n  Source: `pages/media-releases-index__08.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/media-releases)`\n- Legal advice should be sought in relation to individual circumstances.\n[1]\nhttps://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-05/Informal_Release…\n[2]\nGIPA Act section8(2),s8(4),s8(5)\n[3]\nGIPA Act ss113-115\n[4]\nGIPA Act section 20\n[5]\nGIPA Act section 25\n[6]\nReport on the Operation of the GIPA Act 20201/21\n[7]\nGIPA Act section 9\n[8]\nGIPA Act section 41\n[9]\nGIPA Act section 10\n[10]\nGIPA Act section 8\n[11]\nGIPA Act section 3\n[12]\nGIPA Act sections 113-115\n[13]\nGIPA Act section 8(6)\n[14]\nGIPA Act section 20\n[15]\nGIPA Act section 18\n[16]\nGIPA Act section 6(5)\n[17]\nGIPA Act section 7(3)\n[18]\nGIPA Act section 8(3)\n[19]\nGIPA Act section 25\n[20]\nMcEwan v Port Stephens Council [2021] NSWCATAD 110\n[21]\nTaylor v Office of Destination NSW\n[2018] NSWCATAD 195;;\nForbidden Foods Pty Ltd V Rice Marketing Board for the State of New South Wales (No 3) [2020]\n[22]\nGIPA Act section 8(3)\n[23]\n  Source: `pages/media-releases-index__10.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/node/2785)`\n- Agencies can also impose conditions on the informal release of information.\n[3]\nAgencies may facilitate the release of information informally by deleting any part of the information that would otherwise result in an overriding public interest consideration against disclosure.\n  Source: `pages/media-releases-index__11.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/node/2753)`\n- Legal advice should be sought in relation to individual circumstances.\n[1]\nReport in the Operation of the\nGovernment Information (Public Access) Act 2009\n: 2015-2016 page 26\n[2]\nSection 8(1) GIPA Act\n[3]\nSection 8(2) GIPA Act\n[4]\nSection 3(2) GIPA Act\n[5]\nSection 16 GIPA Act\n[6]\nSection 8(2) GIPA Act\n[7]\nSection 8 GIPA Act\n[8]\nSection 8(2) GIPA Act\n[9]\nSection 3(2)(b) GIPA Act\n[10]\nSection 8(6) GIPA Act\n[11]\nSections 113 and 115 GIPA Act\n[12]\nSection 114 GIPA Act\n[13]\nReport in the Operation of the\nGovernment Information (Public Access) Act 2009:\n2015-2016 page 26\n[14]\nSection 3 GIPA Act\nHow easy did you find it to understand this resource?\n  Source: `pages/media-releases-index__11.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/node/2753)`\n- The IPC supports International Women’s Day 2026\nNews Article\n6 March 2026\nThe theme for International Women’s Day 2026 is “Balance the Scales”\nThe IPC celebrates Multicultural March 2026\nNews Article\n2 March 2026\nThis March, the IPC proudly celebrates Multicultural Month 2026, honouring the immense contributions of multicultural communities in shaping a diverse and vibrant New South Wales.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events)`\n- Safer Internet Day 10 February 2026\nNews Article\n10 February 2026\nBe safe online this Safer Internet Day 2026 – a global day of action dedicated to raising awareness of online safety\nYou have the power to take control of your data this Data Privacy Week 26 – 30 January 2026\nNews Article\n27 January 2026\nData Privacy Week 2026 spreads awareness about online privacy to ensure that citizens and organisations respect their own and their users’ data.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events)`\n- Domestic, family and sexual violence | Communities and Justice NSW\nCall the NSW Domestic Violence Line on\n‍1800 656 463\nCall the Child Protection Hotline on\n‍13 21 11\nBeyond Blue\nMental health information and support.\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__01.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/data-breach-support)`\n- Chat online:\nLifeline Crisis Online Chat Service | Lifeline Australia\nCall Lifeline on\n13 11 14\nText support available on\n0477 13 11 14\nSuicide Call Back Service\nSupport for people affected by suicide.\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__01.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/data-breach-support)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n- 14 Public interest considerations against disclosure\n(1) It is to be conclusively presumed that there is an overriding public interest against disclosure of any of the government information described in Schedule 1.\n(2) The public interest considerations listed in the Table to this section are the only other considerations that may be taken into account under this Act as public interest considerations against disclosure for the purpose of determining whether there is an overriding public interest against disclosure of government information.\n(3) The Information Commissioner can issue guidelines about public interest considerations against the disclosure of government information, for the assistance of agencies, but cannot add to the list of considerations in the Table to this section.\n  Source: `pages/media-releases-index__10.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/node/2785)`\n- Statement relating to Western Sydney University\nStatement\n31 October 2024\nThe Acting Privacy Commissioner has been advised by Western Sydney University of a further data breach affecting former and current staff of the University...\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/statements)`\n- Statement relating to Western Sydney University\n31 October 2024\nThe Acting Privacy Commissioner has been advised by Western Sydney University of a further data breach affecting former and current staff of the University in compliance with obligations under the Mandatory Notification of Data Breach Scheme (MNDB) Scheme.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index__21.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/statements/statement-relating-western-sydney-university-0)`\n- People who believe they are affected by this latest incident or who have been notified and would like more information should contact Western Sydney University on 02 9174 6942 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 4.30pm AEST) or visit their website:\nhttps://www.westernsydney.edu.au/news/public-notification\nActing Privacy Commissioner, Sonia Minutillo said, “This further cyber incident is a reminder to all agencies that they are not immune to data breaches and protecting individual personal information should be a priority.\n“These incidents can happen to any agency, regardless of size or sector.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index__21.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/statements/statement-relating-western-sydney-university-0)`\n- The informal release pathway stimulates the continuous release of information by providing access in a timely and informal manner which may be subject to conditions, redactions or take a particular form.\n[2]\nInformal release decisions are made with the authority of the principal officer of the agency and staff informally releasing information are protected from criminal or civil action.\n[3]\nOnce released informally agencies should consider release beyond the individual request and determine if the information should be released broadly through their proactive release program.\n  Source: `pages/media-releases-index__10.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/node/2785)`\n- Protection from liability\nStaff of agencies who decide to release information informally, and who believe in good faith that the decision is permitted or required by the GIPA Act, are not exposed to any personal liability, or to any action in defamation or breach of confidence, that may result from the disclosure.\n[11]\nA decision maker and any other person concerned with disclosing information is protected from criminal liability that may arise because of a decision to disclose information made in good faith under the GIPA Act.\n[12]\nCan agencies suggest that a formal application be dealt with informally?\n  Source: `pages/media-releases-index__11.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/node/2753)`\n- Media Statement - Statement by Information Commissioner and NSW Open Data Advocate on availability of 10,000 data sets\nStatement\n22 January 2020\nInformation Commissioner and NSW Open Data Advocate recognised the work of the NSW Government in collating and sharing 10,000 data sets via the NSW Open Data Portal.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index__28.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/statements?page=3)`\n- It’s NSW Privacy Awareness Week 2026\nNews Article\n4 May 2026\nNSW Privacy Awareness Week is on 4 – 10 May 2026 and the theme is Smart Tech, Smarter Choices – Protecting Yourself in the Age of AI…\nMedia Release - Report on the Operation of the GIPA Act 2024–25 tabled in Parliament\nMedia Release\n23 April 2026\nThe NSW Information Commissioner has tabled the 2024–25 Report on the Operation of the GIPA Act in the Parliament of New South Wales.\n  Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/)`\n- The effectiveness of this pathway can be enhanced through sound agency practices, recognising the safeguards for staff who release information and by linking the pathway to agency access mechanisms, in particular Agency Information Guides (AIGs).\n‘Informal release’ occurs when an agency gives out information in response to a request, without requiring the person requesting it to lodge a formal access application under Part 4 of the GIPA Act.\n  Source: `pages/media-releases-index.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/information-access/agencies/informal-release-information)`\n- Media Release - Report on the Operation of the GIPA Act 2024–25 tabled in Parliament\nMedia Release\n23 April 2026\nThe NSW Information Commissioner has tabled the 2024–25 Report on the Operation of the GIPA Act in the Parliament of New South Wales.\n  Source: `pages/media-releases-index__08.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/media-releases)`\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- 14 Public interest considerations against disclosure\n(1) It is to be conclusively presumed that there is an overriding public interest against disclosure of any of the government information described in Schedule 1.\n(2) The public interest considerations listed in the Table to this section are the only other considerations that may be taken into account under this Act as public interest considerations against disclosure for the purpose of determining whether there is an overriding public interest against disclosure of government information.\n(3) The Information Commissioner can issue guidelines about public interest considerations against the disclosure of government information, for the assistance of agencies, but cannot add to the list of considerations in the Table to this section.\n  Source: `pages/media-releases-index__10.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/node/2785)`\n- Therefore, AIGs present an important opportunity to highlight the availability of the informal pathway and encourage its use where appropriate.\n[13]\nAgency practices that facilitate the proactive release of information ensures that agencies are demonstrating a commitment to Open Government.\n[14]\nFor more information\nContact the Information and Privacy Commission NSW (IPC):\nFreecall:\n1800 472 679\nEmail:\nipcinfo@ipc.nsw.gov.au\nWebsite:\nwww.ipc.nsw.gov.au\nNOTE: The information in this fact sheet is to be used as a guide only.\n  Source: `pages/media-releases-index__11.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/node/2753)`\n- People who believe they are affected by this latest incident or who have been notified and would like more information should contact Western Sydney University on 02 9174 6942 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 4.30pm AEST) or visit their website:\nhttps://www.westernsydney.edu.au/news/public-notification\nActing Privacy Commissioner, Sonia Minutillo said, “This further cyber incident is a reminder to all agencies that they are not immune to data breaches and protecting individual personal information should be a priority.\n“These incidents can happen to any agency, regardless of size or sector.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index__21.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/statements/statement-relating-western-sydney-university-0)`\n- NSW Information Commissioner highlights the significance of access to environmental information this Right to Know Week NSW 2025\nMedia Release\n29 September 2025\nToday, the NSW Information Commissioner, Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM, launched Right to Know Week NSW 2025.\n  Source: `pages/media-releases-index__08.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/media-releases)`\n- Media Statement - Statement by Information Commissioner and NSW Open Data Advocate on availability of 10,000 data sets\nStatement\n22 January 2020\nInformation Commissioner and NSW Open Data Advocate recognised the work of the NSW Government in collating and sharing 10,000 data sets via the NSW Open Data Portal.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index__28.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/statements?page=3)`\n- It’s NSW Privacy Awareness Week 2026\nNews Article\n4 May 2026\nNSW Privacy Awareness Week is on 4 – 10 May 2026 and the theme is Smart Tech, Smarter Choices – Protecting Yourself in the Age of AI…\nMedia Release - Report on the Operation of the GIPA Act 2024–25 tabled in Parliament\nMedia Release\n23 April 2026\nThe NSW Information Commissioner has tabled the 2024–25 Report on the Operation of the GIPA Act in the Parliament of New South Wales.\n  Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/)`\n- Media Release - Report on the Operation of the GIPA Act 2024–25 tabled in Parliament\nMedia Release\n23 April 2026\nThe NSW Information Commissioner has tabled the 2024–25 Report on the Operation of the GIPA Act in the Parliament of New South Wales.\n  Source: `pages/media-releases-index__08.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/media-releases)`\n- IPC Annual Report 2024–25 tabled in NSW Parliament\nMedia Release\n30 October 2025\nThe Annual Report of the IPC for 2024–25 was tabled in the Parliament of New South Wales on 30 October 2025.\n  Source: `pages/media-releases-index__08.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/media-releases)`\n- Legal advice should be sought in relation to individual circumstances.\n[1]\nhttps://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-05/Informal_Release…\n[2]\nGIPA Act section8(2),s8(4),s8(5)\n[3]\nGIPA Act ss113-115\n[4]\nGIPA Act section 20\n[5]\nGIPA Act section 25\n[6]\nReport on the Operation of the GIPA Act 20201/21\n[7]\nGIPA Act section 9\n[8]\nGIPA Act section 41\n[9]\nGIPA Act section 10\n[10]\nGIPA Act section 8\n[11]\nGIPA Act section 3\n[12]\nGIPA Act sections 113-115\n[13]\nGIPA Act section 8(6)\n[14]\nGIPA Act section 20\n[15]\nGIPA Act section 18\n[16]\nGIPA Act section 6(5)\n[17]\nGIPA Act section 7(3)\n[18]\nGIPA Act section 8(3)\n[19]\nGIPA Act section 25\n[20]\nMcEwan v Port Stephens Council [2021] NSWCATAD 110\n[21]\nTaylor v Office of Destination NSW\n[2018] NSWCATAD 195;;\nForbidden Foods Pty Ltd V Rice Marketing Board for the State of New South Wales (No 3) [2020]\n[22]\nGIPA Act section 8(3)\n[23]\n  Source: `pages/media-releases-index__10.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/node/2785)`\n- Legal advice should be sought in relation to individual circumstances.\n[1]\nReport in the Operation of the\nGovernment Information (Public Access) Act 2009\n: 2015-2016 page 26\n[2]\nSection 8(1) GIPA Act\n[3]\nSection 8(2) GIPA Act\n[4]\nSection 3(2) GIPA Act\n[5]\nSection 16 GIPA Act\n[6]\nSection 8(2) GIPA Act\n[7]\nSection 8 GIPA Act\n[8]\nSection 8(2) GIPA Act\n[9]\nSection 3(2)(b) GIPA Act\n[10]\nSection 8(6) GIPA Act\n[11]\nSections 113 and 115 GIPA Act\n[12]\nSection 114 GIPA Act\n[13]\nReport in the Operation of the\nGovernment Information (Public Access) Act 2009:\n2015-2016 page 26\n[14]\nSection 3 GIPA Act\nHow easy did you find it to understand this resource?\n  Source: `pages/media-releases-index__11.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/node/2753)`\n- The IPC supports International Women’s Day 2026\nNews Article\n6 March 2026\nThe theme for International Women’s Day 2026 is “Balance the Scales”\nThe IPC celebrates Multicultural March 2026\nNews Article\n2 March 2026\nThis March, the IPC proudly celebrates Multicultural Month 2026, honouring the immense contributions of multicultural communities in shaping a diverse and vibrant New South Wales.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events)`\n- Safer Internet Day 10 February 2026\nNews Article\n10 February 2026\nBe safe online this Safer Internet Day 2026 – a global day of action dedicated to raising awareness of online safety\nYou have the power to take control of your data this Data Privacy Week 26 – 30 January 2026\nNews Article\n27 January 2026\nData Privacy Week 2026 spreads awareness about online privacy to ensure that citizens and organisations respect their own and their users’ data.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- 14 Public interest considerations against disclosure\n(1) It is to be conclusively presumed that there is an overriding public interest against disclosure of any of the government information described in Schedule 1.\n(2) The public interest considerations listed in the Table to this section are the only other considerations that may be taken into account under this Act as public interest considerations against disclosure for the purpose of determining whether there is an overriding public interest against disclosure of government information.\n(3) The Information Commissioner can issue guidelines about public interest considerations against the disclosure of government information, for the assistance of agencies, but cannot add to the list of considerations in the Table to this section.\n  Source: `pages/media-releases-index__10.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/node/2785)`\n- Information commissioners and ombudsmen call on public sector leaders to be stewards of government information\n11 April 2025\nOn 2 April 2025, Information Commissioners and Ombudsmen from around Australia came together in Brisbane to discuss risks, challenges and opportunities affecting the public’s right of access to government-held information.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index__18.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/statements/information-commissioners-and-ombudsmen-call-public-sector-leaders-be-stewards-government-information)`\n- Information commissioners and ombudsmen call on public sector leaders to be stewards of government information\nStatement\n11 April 2025\nIn April 2025, Information Commissioners and Ombudsmen from around Australia came together to discuss risks, challenges and opportunities affecting the public’s right of access to government-held information...\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/statements)`\n- Depending on the size of an organisation, the Privacy Contact Officer may be involved in some or all of the following tasks:\nDisseminating information on privacy issues within his or her organisation\nCo-ordinating the steps to be taken by their organisation in order to implement the PPIP Act and the HRIP Act, including:\nPrivacy Management Plans\nPrivacy Notifications (s.10)\nPrivacy training for staff\nAssessing complaints lodged within their organisation and making recommendations about whether or not it is about personal information under the PPIP Act and/or health information under the HRIP Act\nEnsuring that all complaints about privacy breaches and/or internal reviews are dealt with in the proper manner.\n  Source: `pages/structure.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/privacy/agencies/role-privacy-contact-officers)`\n- The Privacy Commissioner’s regulatory responsibilities include:\nsupport agencies and new service delivery models to achieve compliance with privacy rights through risk identification, agency self-audit tool, guidance and advice\nincrease community awareness of privacy rights\nprovide targeted guidance and resources to agencies to support and assist them to better manage and mitigate data breaches\nprovide advice to agencies to assist them in adopting and complying with NSW privacy legislation\npromote a “privacy-by-design” approach by agencies to projects that involve the use of personal information, including the need for Privacy Impact Assessments to be undertaken and good privacy governance and minimise privacy risks\nconsult, develop and promote a suite of information governance e-learning modules for implementation by agencies including privacy management.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index__24.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/statements/statement-relating-western-sydney-university)`\n- People who believe they are affected by this latest incident or who have been notified and would like more information should contact Western Sydney University on 02 9174 6942 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 4.30pm AEST) or visit their website:\nhttps://www.westernsydney.edu.au/news/public-notification\nActing Privacy Commissioner, Sonia Minutillo said, “This further cyber incident is a reminder to all agencies that they are not immune to data breaches and protecting individual personal information should be a priority.\n“These incidents can happen to any agency, regardless of size or sector.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index__21.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/statements/statement-relating-western-sydney-university-0)`\n- The Information Commissioner is empowered under sections 12(3) and 14(3) of the GIPA Act to issue guidelines to assist agencies regarding the public interest considerations in favour of, or against, disclosure.\n  Source: `pages/media-releases-index__10.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/node/2785)`\n- Media Statement - Statement by Information Commissioner and NSW Open Data Advocate on availability of 10,000 data sets\nStatement\n22 January 2020\nInformation Commissioner and NSW Open Data Advocate recognised the work of the NSW Government in collating and sharing 10,000 data sets via the NSW Open Data Portal.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index__28.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/statements?page=3)`\n- It’s NSW Privacy Awareness Week 2026\nNews Article\n4 May 2026\nNSW Privacy Awareness Week is on 4 – 10 May 2026 and the theme is Smart Tech, Smarter Choices – Protecting Yourself in the Age of AI…\nMedia Release - Report on the Operation of the GIPA Act 2024–25 tabled in Parliament\nMedia Release\n23 April 2026\nThe NSW Information Commissioner has tabled the 2024–25 Report on the Operation of the GIPA Act in the Parliament of New South Wales.\n  Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/)`\n- Media Release - Report on the Operation of the GIPA Act 2024–25 tabled in Parliament\nMedia Release\n23 April 2026\nThe NSW Information Commissioner has tabled the 2024–25 Report on the Operation of the GIPA Act in the Parliament of New South Wales.\n  Source: `pages/media-releases-index__08.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/media-releases)`\n- IPC Annual Report 2024–25 tabled in NSW Parliament\nMedia Release\n30 October 2025\nThe Annual Report of the IPC for 2024–25 was tabled in the Parliament of New South Wales on 30 October 2025.\n  Source: `pages/media-releases-index__08.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/media-releases)`\n- Legal advice should be sought in relation to individual circumstances.\n[1]\nhttps://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-05/Informal_Release…\n[2]\nGIPA Act section8(2),s8(4),s8(5)\n[3]\nGIPA Act ss113-115\n[4]\nGIPA Act section 20\n[5]\nGIPA Act section 25\n[6]\nReport on the Operation of the GIPA Act 20201/21\n[7]\nGIPA Act section 9\n[8]\nGIPA Act section 41\n[9]\nGIPA Act section 10\n[10]\nGIPA Act section 8\n[11]\nGIPA Act section 3\n[12]\nGIPA Act sections 113-115\n[13]\nGIPA Act section 8(6)\n[14]\nGIPA Act section 20\n[15]\nGIPA Act section 18\n[16]\nGIPA Act section 6(5)\n[17]\nGIPA Act section 7(3)\n[18]\nGIPA Act section 8(3)\n[19]\nGIPA Act section 25\n[20]\nMcEwan v Port Stephens Council [2021] NSWCATAD 110\n[21]\nTaylor v Office of Destination NSW\n[2018] NSWCATAD 195;;\nForbidden Foods Pty Ltd V Rice Marketing Board for the State of New South Wales (No 3) [2020]\n[22]\nGIPA Act section 8(3)\n[23]\n  Source: `pages/media-releases-index__10.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/node/2785)`\n- Legal advice should be sought in relation to individual circumstances.\n[1]\nReport in the Operation of the\nGovernment Information (Public Access) Act 2009\n: 2015-2016 page 26\n[2]\nSection 8(1) GIPA Act\n[3]\nSection 8(2) GIPA Act\n[4]\nSection 3(2) GIPA Act\n[5]\nSection 16 GIPA Act\n[6]\nSection 8(2) GIPA Act\n[7]\nSection 8 GIPA Act\n[8]\nSection 8(2) GIPA Act\n[9]\nSection 3(2)(b) GIPA Act\n[10]\nSection 8(6) GIPA Act\n[11]\nSections 113 and 115 GIPA Act\n[12]\nSection 114 GIPA Act\n[13]\nReport in the Operation of the\nGovernment Information (Public Access) Act 2009:\n2015-2016 page 26\n[14]\nSection 3 GIPA Act\nHow easy did you find it to understand this resource?\n  Source: `pages/media-releases-index__11.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/node/2753)`\n- The IPC supports International Women’s Day 2026\nNews Article\n6 March 2026\nThe theme for International Women’s Day 2026 is “Balance the Scales”\nThe IPC celebrates Multicultural March 2026\nNews Article\n2 March 2026\nThis March, the IPC proudly celebrates Multicultural Month 2026, honouring the immense contributions of multicultural communities in shaping a diverse and vibrant New South Wales.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- National Action Plan\nOn 7 December 2016, the Australian Government announced the finalisation of Australia’s first Open Government National Action Plan 2016-2018\ncontaining 15 ambitious commitments focused on transparency and accountability in business; open data and digital transformation; access to government information; integrity in the public sector; and public participation and engagement.\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__04.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/information-access/open-government-open-data)`\n- Safer Internet Day 10 February 2026\nNews Article\n10 February 2026\nBe safe online this Safer Internet Day 2026 – a global day of action dedicated to raising awareness of online safety\nYou have the power to take control of your data this Data Privacy Week 26 – 30 January 2026\nNews Article\n27 January 2026\nData Privacy Week 2026 spreads awareness about online privacy to ensure that citizens and organisations respect their own and their users’ data.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events)`\n- Chat online:\nLifeline Crisis Online Chat Service | Lifeline Australia\nCall Lifeline on\n13 11 14\nText support available on\n0477 13 11 14\nSuicide Call Back Service\nSupport for people affected by suicide.\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__01.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/data-breach-support)`\n- Privacy Commissioner Statement on the Service NSW cyber incident - November 2020\nStatement\n10 November 2020\nThe Privacy Commissioner has received further updates from the Department of Customer Service regarding the data breach resulting from a cyber incident earlier this year\nInformation Commissioner statement relating to receipt of complaint regarding record keeping\nStatement\n28 October 2020\nThe Information Commissioner confirms media reports that the Information and Privacy Commission has received correspondence...\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index__27.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/statements?page=2)`\n- Information Commissioners and Ombudsmen call on public sector leaders to champion access to information as a driver of innovation, environmental sustainability and democratic values\nMedia Release\n3 October 2025\nThe Association of Information Access Commissioners (AIAC), comprising Information Commissioners and Ombudsmen from Australia and New Zealand, held their bi-annual meeting in Sydney from 2 to 3 October 2025.\n  Source: `pages/media-releases-index__08.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/media-releases)`\n- 14 Public interest considerations against disclosure\n(1) It is to be conclusively presumed that there is an overriding public interest against disclosure of any of the government information described in Schedule 1.\n(2) The public interest considerations listed in the Table to this section are the only other considerations that may be taken into account under this Act as public interest considerations against disclosure for the purpose of determining whether there is an overriding public interest against disclosure of government information.\n(3) The Information Commissioner can issue guidelines about public interest considerations against the disclosure of government information, for the assistance of agencies, but cannot add to the list of considerations in the Table to this section.\n  Source: `pages/media-releases-index__10.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/node/2785)`\n- People who believe they are affected by this latest incident or who have been notified and would like more information should contact Western Sydney University on 02 9174 6942 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 4.30pm AEST) or visit their website:\nhttps://www.westernsydney.edu.au/news/public-notification\nActing Privacy Commissioner, Sonia Minutillo said, “This further cyber incident is a reminder to all agencies that they are not immune to data breaches and protecting individual personal information should be a priority.\n“These incidents can happen to any agency, regardless of size or sector.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index__21.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/statements/statement-relating-western-sydney-university-0)`\n- ENDS\nFor further information, please contact:\nThe Manager, Communications and Corporate Affairs on 0435 961 691 or email\ncommunications@ipc.nsw.gov.au\nAbout the Information and Privacy Commission:\nThe Information and Privacy Commission NSW (IPC) is an independent integrity agency that supports the NSW Information Commissioner and the NSW Privacy Commissioner.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index__15.html (https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/statements/statement-relating-arrest-following-western-sydney-university-data-breaches)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\n_No global-intelligence source text found yet. Run `CLAUDE/global-ideas-scraper.py <entity>` to populate case-study sources._\n\n## Source Artifacts Used\n\n- `pages/about.html` - pages - https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/about-us/information-your-language\n- `pages/announcements-index.html` - pages - https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/statements\n- `pages/announcements-index__15.html` - pages - https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/statements/statement-relating-arrest-following-western-sydney-university-data-breaches\n- `pages/announcements-index__16.html` - pages - https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/statements/statement-relating-nsw-reconstruction-authority-data-breach\n- `pages/announcements-index__17.html` - pages - https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/statements/statement-relating-western-sydney-university-email-scam\n- `pages/announcements-index__18.html` - pages - https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/statements/information-commissioners-and-ombudsmen-call-public-sector-leaders-be-stewards-government-information\n- `pages/announcements-index__19.html` - pages - https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/statements/statement-relating-nsw-online-registry-website-data-breach\n- `pages/announcements-index__20.html` - pages - https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/statements/information-commissioners-and-ombudsman-urge-public-sector-leaders-invest-data-governance-and-proactive-disclosure-practices\n- `pages/announcements-index__21.html` - pages - https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/statements/statement-relating-western-sydney-university-0\n- `pages/announcements-index__22.html` - pages - https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/statements/statement-relating-nsw-electoral-commission\n- `pages/announcements-index__23.html` - pages - https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/statements/statement-relating-update-western-sydney-universitys-cyber-investigation\n- `pages/announcements-index__24.html` - pages - https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/statements/statement-relating-western-sydney-university\n- `pages/announcements-index__25.html` - pages - https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/statements?page=0\n- `pages/announcements-index__26.html` - pages - https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/statements?page=1\n- `pages/announcements-index__27.html` - pages - https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/statements?page=2\n- `pages/announcements-index__28.html` - pages - https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/statements?page=3\n- `pages/announcements-index__29.html` - pages - https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/statements?page=4\n- `pages/homepage.html` - pages - https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/\n- `pages/media-releases-index.html` - pages - https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/information-access/agencies/informal-release-information\n- `pages/media-releases-index__07.html` - pages - https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/information-access/agencies/informal-release-information\n- `pages/media-releases-index__08.html` - pages - https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/media-releases\n- `pages/media-releases-index__09.html` - pages - https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events/statements\n- `pages/media-releases-index__10.html` - pages - https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/node/2785\n- `pages/media-releases-index__11.html` - pages - https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/node/2753\n- `pages/media-releases-index__12.html` - pages - https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/node/1754\n- `pages/media-releases-index__13.html` - pages - https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/node/2789\n- `pages/media-releases-index__14.html` - pages - https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/node/2886\n- `pages/news-latest.html` - pages - https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/news-events\n- `pages/strategies-index.html` - pages - https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/privacy/privacy-governance-framework\n- `pages/strategies-index__00.html` - pages - https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/privacy/privacy-governance-framework\n- `pages/strategies-index__01.html` - pages - https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/data-breach-support\n- `pages/strategies-index__02.html` - pages - https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/mandatory-notification-data-breach-scheme-citizens\n- `pages/strategies-index__03.html` - pages - https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/privacy/MNDB-scheme\n- `pages/strategies-index__04.html` - pages - https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/information-access/open-government-open-data\n- `pages/strategies-index__05.html` - pages - https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/privacy/private-nsw-health-service-providers/data-protection-principles\n- `pages/strategies-index__06.html` - pages - https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/about-us/data-breach-support-your-language\n- `pages/structure.html` - pages - https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/privacy/agencies/role-privacy-contact-officers\n\n## Gaps To Fix\n\n- No corporate plan text source found.\n- No annual report text source found.\n- No global comparison/case-study sources found.",
  "legislation_md": "# Information and Privacy Commission - Acts and Legislation Discovery\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T21:29:32.536309+00:00\n**Entity ID**: S-NSW-050\n**Jurisdiction**: NSW\n**Portfolio**: \n\n> This is an evidence-based discovery list from scraped department material. A mention does not always mean the department administers the legislation; high-confidence and official register links should be reviewed.\n\n## Summary\n\n- Source files scanned: 38\n- Unique legislation references found: 12\n\n| Type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| Act | 12 |\n\n## Legislation References\n\n### Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 13\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/search?query=Privacy+and+Personal+Information+Protection+Act+1998\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/announcements-index__15.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__16.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__17.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__19.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__21.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__22.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__23.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__24.html`\n- `pages/media-releases-index__14.html`\n- `pages/strategies-index__02.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- 025. As Privacy Commissioner, her role includes the promotion of public awareness and understanding of privacy rights in NSW, as well as providing information, support, advice and assistance to agencies and the public.\nThe Privacy Commissioner administers the\nPrivacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998\n(PPIP Act) and the\nHealth Records and Information Privacy Act 2002\n(HRIP Act).\nFor further information about the IPC visit our website at\nwww.ipc.nsw.gov.au\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index__15.html`\n- 025. As Privacy Commissioner, her role includes the promotion of public awareness and understanding of privacy rights in NSW, as well as providing information, support, advice and assistance to agencies and the public.\nThe Privacy Commissioner administers the\nPrivacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998\n(PPIP Act) and the\nHealth Records and Information Privacy Act 2002\n(HRIP Act).\nFor further information about the IPC visit our website at\nwww.ipc.nsw.gov.au\nIPC Media Statement - NSW Reconstruction Authority - 10 October 2025\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index__16.html`\n- 025. As Privacy Commissioner, her role includes the promotion of public awareness and understanding of privacy rights in NSW, as well as providing information, support, advice and assistance to agencies and the public.\nThe Privacy Commissioner administers the\nPrivacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998\n(PPIP Act) and the\nHealth Records and Information Privacy Act 2002\n(HRIP Act).\nFor further information about the IPC visit our website at\nwww.ipc.nsw.gov.au\nIPC Media Statement - Western Sydney University - 10 October 2025\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index__17.html`\n- 025. As Privacy Commissioner, her role includes the promotion of public awareness and understanding of privacy rights in NSW, as well as providing information, support, advice and assistance to agencies and the public.\nThe Privacy Commissioner administers the\nPrivacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998\n(PPIP Act) and the\nHealth Records and Information Privacy Act 2002\n(HRIP Act).\nFor further information about the IPC visit our website at\nwww.ipc.nsw.gov.au\nDownload a copy of the statement here.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index__19.html`\n- Acting Privacy Commissioner, her role includes the promotion of public awareness and understanding of privacy rights in NSW, as well as providing information, support, advice and assistance to agencies and the public.\nThe Privacy Commissioner administers the\nPrivacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998\n(PPIP Act) and the\nHealth Records and Information Privacy Act 2002\n(HRIP Act).\nFor further information about the IPC visit our website at\nwww.ipc.nsw.gov.au\nDownload a copy of this statement.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index__21.html`\n\n### PPIP Act) and the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 10\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/search?query=PPIP+Act%29+and+the+Health+Records+and+Information+Privacy+Act+2002\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/announcements-index__15.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__16.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__17.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__19.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__21.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__22.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__23.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__24.html`\n- `pages/media-releases-index__14.html`\n- `pages/structure.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- omotion of public awareness and understanding of privacy rights in NSW, as well as providing information, support, advice and assistance to agencies and the public.\nThe Privacy Commissioner administers the\nPrivacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998\n(PPIP Act) and the\nHealth Records and Information Privacy Act 2002\n(HRIP Act).\nFor further information about the IPC visit our website at\nwww.ipc.nsw.gov.au\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index__15.html`\n- omotion of public awareness and understanding of privacy rights in NSW, as well as providing information, support, advice and assistance to agencies and the public.\nThe Privacy Commissioner administers the\nPrivacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998\n(PPIP Act) and the\nHealth Records and Information Privacy Act 2002\n(HRIP Act).\nFor further information about the IPC visit our website at\nwww.ipc.nsw.gov.au\nIPC Media Statement - NSW Reconstruction Authority - 10 October 2025\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index__16.html`\n- omotion of public awareness and understanding of privacy rights in NSW, as well as providing information, support, advice and assistance to agencies and the public.\nThe Privacy Commissioner administers the\nPrivacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998\n(PPIP Act) and the\nHealth Records and Information Privacy Act 2002\n(HRIP Act).\nFor further information about the IPC visit our website at\nwww.ipc.nsw.gov.au\nIPC Media Statement - Western Sydney University - 10 October 2025\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index__17.html`\n- omotion of public awareness and understanding of privacy rights in NSW, as well as providing information, support, advice and assistance to agencies and the public.\nThe Privacy Commissioner administers the\nPrivacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998\n(PPIP Act) and the\nHealth Records and Information Privacy Act 2002\n(HRIP Act).\nFor further information about the IPC visit our website at\nwww.ipc.nsw.gov.au\nDownload a copy of the statement here.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index__19.html`\n- omotion of public awareness and understanding of privacy rights in NSW, as well as providing information, support, advice and assistance to agencies and the public.\nThe Privacy Commissioner administers the\nPrivacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998\n(PPIP Act) and the\nHealth Records and Information Privacy Act 2002\n(HRIP Act).\nFor further information about the IPC visit our website at\nwww.ipc.nsw.gov.au\nDownload a copy of this statement.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index__21.html`\n\n### Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 5\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/search?query=Government+Information+%28Public+Access%29+Act+2009\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/homepage.html`\n- `pages/media-releases-index__10.html`\n- `pages/media-releases-index__11.html`\n- `pages/strategies-index__04.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- velopments in the law and technology.\nWhat the IPC can and cannot do\nWhat legislation we support:\nThe IPC supports the NSW Information Commissioner and the NSW Privacy Commissioner perform functions under the following NSW legislation:\nGovernment Information (Public Access) Act 2009\n(GIPA Act)\nGovernment Information (Information Commissioner) Act 2009\n(GIIC Act)\nPrivacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998\n(PPIP Act)\nHealth Records and Information Privacy Act 2002\n(HRIP Act)\nMore about us\nI want to...\nAccess government informatio\n  Source: `pages/homepage.html`\n- oad it here:\nInformation Access Guideline 11 - Informal release of information September 2023\nThe principle of open government is paramount to preserving the doctrine of responsible government and to governmental legitimacy. In NSW the\nGovernment Information (Public Access) Act 2009\n(GIPA Act) provides the primary authority for open government and it protects and preserves the right to access government information.\nThis Guideline is part of a suite of information access resources provided by the Information Commissioner to facilitate in\n  Source: `pages/media-releases-index__10.html`\n- Email:\nipcinfo@ipc.nsw.gov.au\nWebsite:\nwww.ipc.nsw.gov.au\nNOTE: The information in this fact sheet is to be used as a guide only.\nLegal advice should be sought in relation to individual circumstances.\n[1]\nReport in the Operation of the\nGovernment Information (Public Access) Act 2009\n: 2015-2016 page 26\n[2]\nSection 8(1) GIPA Act\n[3]\nSection 8(2) GIPA Act\n[4]\nSection 3(2) GIPA Act\n[5]\nSection 16 GIPA Act\n[6]\nSection 8(2) GIPA Act\n[7]\nSection 8 GIPA Act\n[8]\nSection 8(2) GIPA Act\n[9]\nSection 3(2)(b) GIPA Act\n[10]\nSection 8(6) GIPA Act\n[11]\nS\n  Source: `pages/media-releases-index__11.html`\n- IPA Act\n[6]\nSection 8(2) GIPA Act\n[7]\nSection 8 GIPA Act\n[8]\nSection 8(2) GIPA Act\n[9]\nSection 3(2)(b) GIPA Act\n[10]\nSection 8(6) GIPA Act\n[11]\nSections 113 and 115 GIPA Act\n[12]\nSection 114 GIPA Act\n[13]\nReport in the Operation of the\nGovernment Information (Public Access) Act 2009:\n2015-2016 page 26\n[14]\nSection 3 GIPA Act\nHow easy did you find it to understand this resource?\nVery easy\nEasy\nNeutral\nDifficult\nVery difficult\nHave you used the information in this resource to assist you?\nYes\nSomewhat\nNo\nDo you have any suggestions for new\n  Source: `pages/media-releases-index__11.html`\n- g Open Government requires legislation to enshrine a citizen's right to access information and authorise decision-makers to release information. Citizens expect government decision-making to be open, transparent and accountable and the\nGovernment Information (Public Access) Act 2009\n(GIPA Act) represents NSW Parliament’s commitment to realising that expectation.\nThe object of the GIPA Act is to open government information to the public in order to\n“… maintain and advance a system of responsible and representative democratic Government th\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__04.html`\n\n### Report on the Operation of the GIPA Act 2024\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/search?query=Report+on+the+Operation+of+the+GIPA+Act+2024\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/homepage.html`\n- `pages/media-releases-index__08.html`\n- `pages/news-latest.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- tillo, launched Privacy Awareness Week NSW 2026.\nIt’s NSW Privacy Awareness Week 2026\nNews Article\n4 May 2026\nNSW Privacy Awareness Week is on 4 – 10 May 2026 and the theme is Smart Tech, Smarter Choices – Protecting Yourself in the Age of AI…\nMedia Release - Report on the Operation of the GIPA Act 2024–25 tabled in Parliament\nMedia Release\n23 April 2026\nThe NSW Information Commissioner has tabled the 2024–25 Report on the Operation of the GIPA Act in the Parliament of New South Wales.\nView all news\n  Source: `pages/homepage.html`\n- Releases\n\nMedia Releases\nNSW Privacy Commissioner warns privacy must keep pace with rapid Artificial Intelligence adoption\nMedia Release\n4 May 2026\nToday, the NSW Privacy Commissioner, Sonia Minutillo, launched Privacy Awareness Week NSW 2026.\nMedia Release - Report on the Operation of the GIPA Act 2024–25 tabled in Parliament\nMedia Release\n23 April 2026\nThe NSW Information Commissioner has tabled the 2024–25 Report on the Operation of the GIPA Act in the Parliament of New South Wales.\nNew Review considers how agencies are incorporating AI/ADM into their tra\n  Source: `pages/media-releases-index__08.html`\n- tillo, launched Privacy Awareness Week NSW 2026.\nIt’s NSW Privacy Awareness Week 2026\nNews Article\n4 May 2026\nNSW Privacy Awareness Week is on 4 – 10 May 2026 and the theme is Smart Tech, Smarter Choices – Protecting Yourself in the Age of AI…\nMedia Release - Report on the Operation of the GIPA Act 2024–25 tabled in Parliament\nMedia Release\n23 April 2026\nThe NSW Information Commissioner has tabled the 2024–25 Report on the Operation of the GIPA Act in the Parliament of New South Wales.\nThe IPC celebrates Information Awareness Week 2026\nNews Article\n16 March\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html`\n\n### Commonwealth Privacy Act 1988\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/search?query=Commonwealth+Privacy+Act+1988\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/strategies-index__05.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ion principles\nThe data protection principles have a more general application and are not subject to the exemptions which apply to the IPPs under the PPIP Act or the HPPs under the HRIP Act. They correspond closely to the information privacy principles in the Commonwealth\nPrivacy Act 1988\n. The DPPs can therefore be seen as a best practice guide for activities not regulated by specific privacy legislation.\nPrinciple 1 - Manner and purpose of collection of personal information\n1. Personal information shall not be collected by a collector for in\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__05.html`\n\n### GIIC Act) Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/search?query=GIIC+Act%29+Privacy+and+Personal+Information+Protection+Act+1998\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/homepage.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- t:\nThe IPC supports the NSW Information Commissioner and the NSW Privacy Commissioner perform functions under the following NSW legislation:\nGovernment Information (Public Access) Act 2009\n(GIPA Act)\nGovernment Information (Information Commissioner) Act 2009\n(GIIC Act)\nPrivacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998\n(PPIP Act)\nHealth Records and Information Privacy Act 2002\n(HRIP Act)\nMore about us\nI want to...\nAccess government information\nMake a privacy complaint\nApply for an information access review\nMake a public interest disclosure\nNotify a data breach to the Privac\n  Source: `pages/homepage.html`\n\n### Government Information (Information Commissioner) Act 2009\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/search?query=Government+Information+%28Information+Commissioner%29+Act+2009\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/homepage.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- cannot do\nWhat legislation we support:\nThe IPC supports the NSW Information Commissioner and the NSW Privacy Commissioner perform functions under the following NSW legislation:\nGovernment Information (Public Access) Act 2009\n(GIPA Act)\nGovernment Information (Information Commissioner) Act 2009\n(GIIC Act)\nPrivacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998\n(PPIP Act)\nHealth Records and Information Privacy Act 2002\n(HRIP Act)\nMore about us\nI want to...\nAccess government information\nMake a privacy complaint\nApply for an information access review\nMake\n  Source: `pages/homepage.html`\n\n### Health Privacy Principles (HPPs) in the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/search?query=Health+Privacy+Principles+%28HPPs%29+in+the+Health+Records+and+Information+Privacy+Act+2002\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/strategies-index__05.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- DPPs) when giving advice or investigating complaints about organisations which are not obliged to comply with the Information Protection Principles (IPPs) in the\nPrivacy and Personal Information Protection Act\n1998 (PPIP Act) or the Health Privacy Principles (HPPs) in the\nHealth Records and Information Privacy Act 2002\n(HRIP Act).\nData protection principles\nThe data protection principles have a more general application and are not subject to the exemptions which apply to the IPPs under the PPIP Act or the HPPs under the HRIP Act. They correspond closely to the information p\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__05.html`\n\n### Information Protection Principles (IPPs) in the Privacy and Personal Information Act 1998\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/search?query=Information+Protection+Principles+%28IPPs%29+in+the+Privacy+and+Personal+Information+Act+1998\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/media-releases-index__14.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- IPC Privacy Statement & Privacy Policy\n\nIPC Privacy Statement & Privacy Policy\nIPC Privacy Statement\nGovernment agencies are required to comply with the Information Protection Principles (IPPs) in the\nPrivacy and Personal Information Act 1998\n(PPIP Act). These regulate the collection, storage, use and disclosure of personal information held by government agencies.\nYour personal information\nAny personal information you provide to us will be used and disclosed for the Information and Privacy Commiss\n  Source: `pages/media-releases-index__14.html`\n\n### Information Protection Principles (IPPs) in the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/search?query=Information+Protection+Principles+%28IPPs%29+in+the+Privacy+and+Personal+Information+Protection+Act+1998\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/strategies-index__05.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- n principles\nThe Information and Privacy Commission NSW (IPC) has formally adopted data protection principles (DPPs) when giving advice or investigating complaints about organisations which are not obliged to comply with the Information Protection Principles (IPPs) in the\nPrivacy and Personal Information Protection Act\n1998 (PPIP Act) or the Health Privacy Principles (HPPs) in the\nHealth Records and Information Privacy Act 2002\n(HRIP Act).\nData protection principles\nThe data protection principles have a more general application and are not subject to the exemptions which apply t\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__05.html`\n\n### PPIP Act) Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/search?query=PPIP+Act%29+Health+Records+and+Information+Privacy+Act+2002\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/homepage.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Privacy Commissioner perform functions under the following NSW legislation:\nGovernment Information (Public Access) Act 2009\n(GIPA Act)\nGovernment Information (Information Commissioner) Act 2009\n(GIIC Act)\nPrivacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998\n(PPIP Act)\nHealth Records and Information Privacy Act 2002\n(HRIP Act)\nMore about us\nI want to...\nAccess government information\nMake a privacy complaint\nApply for an information access review\nMake a public interest disclosure\nNotify a data breach to the Privacy Commissioner\nAccess e-learning\nInformation for:\nIndividua\n  Source: `pages/homepage.html`\n\n### State Records Act 1998\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/search?query=State+Records+Act+1998\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/media-releases-index__10.html`\n- `pages/media-releases-index__11.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ood administrative practices require documentation that articulates a justification as to why it is not in the public interest to disclose that information.\nAdditionally, State Records NSW advise that, in order to satisfy their statutory obligations under the\nState Records Act 1998\n(NSW), government agencies must:\nRecord all activities that are conducted electronically or 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