CCC boss warns public servants to stop breaching citizensâ privacy
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Queenslandâs corruption watchdog has urged public servants not to access citizensâ private data illegally, warning it could lead to âdisastrous consequencesâ for victims of horrendous crimes, including domestic violence.
Crime and Corruption Commission chair Alan MacSporran delivered the stern message to all public servants during the launch of Privacy Awareness Week in Brisbane on Tuesday.
Crime and Corruption Commission chair Alan MacSporran speaks at the launch of Queenslandâs Privacy Awareness Week.
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NSW privacy commissioner encourages government agencies to make privacy a priority
By Shannon Jenkins
Monday May 3, 2021
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New South Wales privacy commissioner Samantha Gavel has reminded government agencies to take a privacy-by-design approach when creating digital products and services.
Gavel launched Privacy Awareness Week alongside digital and customer service minister Victor Dominello on Monday, with the aim of improving understanding of NSW privacy legislation, and awareness of a person’s privacy rights and agency obligations.
“The community expects that NSW government agencies will protect their personal information appropriately and good privacy practice by agencies ensures that citizens can have trust in government services,” Gavel said in a statement.
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