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The Information and Privacy Commission NSW (IPC) is an independent integrity agency that supports the NSW Information Commissioner and the NSW Privacy Commissioner promote and protect information access and privacy rights in NSW; ensuring that agencies and individuals can access consistent information, guidance and training about information access and privacy matters.

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Information access

Find out more about laws in NSW relating to accessing government held information, including your rights as a citizen and your obligations as a public sector agency
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Privacy

Find out more about the laws in NSW that protect personal and health information held by government and other organisations, including your rights as a citizen and your obligations as a public sector agency

Latest News

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IPC Regulatory Priorities 2025-28 and Regulatory Framework released

Media Release

The Acting Information Commissioner and Privacy Commissioner have jointly released the IPC’s Regulatory Priorities for 2025-28 and updated Regulatory Framework...

Communique by the Association of Information Access Commissioners

Information commissioners and ombudsmen call on public sector leaders to be stewards of government information

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In 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...

NSW Privacy Commissioner Statement

Statement relating to the NSW Online Registry Website data breach

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The Privacy Commissioner is aware of recent media reports regarding a data breach affecting the NSW Online Registry Website...

Media Release - Privacy Commissioner Appointment

Governor of NSW appoints Sonia Minutillo as NSW Privacy Commissioner

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The NSW Government today announced the appointment of Sonia Minutillo as NSW Privacy Commissioner...

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How to access government information in NSW

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You think your privacy has been breached by a NSW government agency

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Mandatory Notification of Data Breach Scheme

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Applying for a review of an agency’s GIPA decision

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