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We are the primary integrity agency and source of independent advice to the community and Victorian government about how the public sector collects, uses and discloses information.

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International Access to Information Day 2025

IAID is celebrated each year on 28 September to raise awareness of the importance of open government and the public’s right to access government-held inf…

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New report available

Click through to read the Culture of Implementing Freedom of Information in Australia report, the recommendations and OVIC’s response to the findings.

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Your Privacy Rights

In Victoria, you have the right to know when and why your personal information is being collected

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Agency FOI Information Service

Email your questions on FOI and experienced staff will provide tailored guidance

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Access Your Health Records

Under Victoria’s Freedom of Information Act, you have the right to request access to your health records

Learn how to make an FOI request

The Incident Notification Scheme

Organisations are now required to notify OVIC of information security incidents over a certain threshold

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Publication of FOI Review Decisions

OVIC publishes de-identified review decisions made by the Information Commissioner to promote understanding of the FOI Act

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Privacy Training

OVIC provides free training on the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 to Victorian public sector staff

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Training and Events

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Administering the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) – February

The Administering of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) (FOI Act) webinar has been developed to provide VPS employees with a general understanding of the FOI Act and guide them through how to process a request. These sessions include...

  • FOI
  • Freedom of Information
  • training

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VISN forum: Preparing for the 2026 Protective Data Security Plan

OVIC invites you to the first Victorian Information Security Network (VISN) event for 2026. During the online forum, OVIC’s Information Security Unit (ISU) will: provide a deep dive into the updated 2026 Protective Data Security Plan (PDSP) form highlight changes...

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Introduction to Information Privacy and the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 webinar – February

Introduction to Information Privacy and the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (PDP Act) looks at interpreting information privacy and the Act, whilst also providing public sector employees with a detailed understanding of each stage of the information lifecycle. Please...

  • PDP Act
  • Privacy
  • training

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Introduction to Information Privacy and the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 – April

Introduction to Information Privacy and the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (PDP Act) looks at interpreting information privacy and the Act, whilst also providing public sector employees with a detailed understanding of each stage of the information lifecycle. Please...

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Administering the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) – May

The Administering of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) (FOI Act) webinar has been developed to provide VPS employees with a general understanding of the FOI Act and guide them through how to process a request. These sessions include...

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