Key messages
- The Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner (OVIC) is an independent oversight body that regulates the Victorian public sector's collection, use and disclosure of personal information.
- OVIC helps protect privacy rights, supports access to information, and promotes the responsible management of personal information across the Victorian public sector.
OVIC has responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 and the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 .
Its functions include:
- reviewing Freedom of Information decisions and handling complaints
- monitoring compliance with the professional standards related to processing Freedom of Information requests
- providing guidance, education and resources about freedom of information and privacy
- promoting awareness of information privacy rights and responsibilities
- receiving privacy complaints and data breach notifications
- conducting audits and research to support good privacy and information management practices
- developing and overseeing Protective Data Security Standards for the Victorian public sector.
For more information, please visit OVIC's website.
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