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IBAC warns of information misuse risks in Victorian public sector

IBAC

Victorian public sector agencies need to be more aware of corruption risks associated with the unauthorised release or access to information, according to a research report released today by the state’s anti-corruption agency, IBAC.

IBAC’s report, , analyses key risks associated with unauthorised access and disclosure of information by Victorian public sector employees and explains how the misuse of information or material by public officers may be corrupt conduct.

IBAC Commissioner, the Honourable Robert Redlich QC said helping public sector agencies to build their corruption resistance is an important focus of IBAC.

“IBAC’s research reports help the public sector understand corruption risks and provide information on how to improve systems, processes and controls to prevent corruption.”

“The public sector holds vast amounts of personal information, much of it sensitive, including citizen’s financial data, health records and

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