The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) is a separate Australian Government entity established under the Australian Information Commissioner Act 2010, responsible for protecting and promoting privacy and information access rights.
The functions of the OAIC are:
• ensuring the proper handling of personal information in accordance with the
Privacy Act 1988 and other legislation;
• securing the public’s right to access information and promoting open government
under the Freedom of Information Act 1982; and
• performing strategic functions relating to information management policy and
practice in the Australian Government.
Sections
Further information
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Type of Body
A. Non-corporate Commonwealth entity
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GFS Sector Classification
GGS
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Australian Information Commissioner Act 2010
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes
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Classification
A. Primary body
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GFS Function / Sector Reported
GGS
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Materiality
Small
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PS Act Body
Yes - Statutory Agency
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
GPO Box 5288, Sydney NSW 2001
Enquiry Lines
| Title | Phone Number | Hours of Operation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom of Information Enquiries Line | 1300 363 992 | The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner Enquiries Line covers FOI and Privacy enquiries | |
| Privacy Enquiries Line | 1300 363 992 | The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner Enquiries Line covers FOI and Privacy enquiries |
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