Privacy Awareness Week is a global campaign that highlights the importance of privacy and raises awareness for public sector agencies about how to protect personal information.
Each year, the Information and Privacy Commission NSW (IPC) hosts a campaign for NSW citizens and public sector agencies to raise awareness of privacy rights and obligations.
This year’s theme is ‘Privacy and technology: Improving transparency, accountability, and security’ and focuses on creating a more responsible and secure digital landscape that balances technological advancements with the preservation of individual privacy rights.
Under NSW privacy laws, citizens and customers have a right to expect that their personal information is protected by Council. Like all Government agencies, Council aims to create, develop and maintain trust in its digital service delivery. By aligning transparency, accountability, and security, the 2024 Privacy Awareness Week theme aims to foster an environment where citizens can feel confident in their online interactions, knowing that their privacy is respected and protected. See how Council manages privacy and personal information under the Privacy Management Plan – find this on Council’s website in the Policy Register
Additional information about Privacy Awareness Week can be found at:
- IPC’s Privacy Awareness Week
- Office of the Australian Information Commissioner’s Privacy Awareness Week
The Information and Privacy Commission NSW is an independent statutory authority that administers legislation dealing with privacy and access to government held information in NSW.
The IPC administers the following NSW legislation:
- (GIPA Act)
- (GIIC Act)
- (PPIP Act)
- (HRIP Act).
