Who We Are
The Information Commissioner is the independent officer appointed to oversee the Freedom of Information and Privacy provisions of the Information Act. The Commissioner is also appointed as the Commissioner for Public Interest Disclosures and has responsibility for the implementation of the Public Interest Disclosure Act.What We Do
The functions of the Office of the Information Commissioner relate to Northern Territory public sector organisations, including local government.We do not cover Commonwealth organisations or the private sector.
Our Role
The two main functions of the Information Commissioner are to:- Promote understanding and awareness of FOI and Privacy in the community and the public sector;
- Deal with complaints about breaches of privacy and about FOI decisions made by public sector organisations (from 1 July 2004).
The main function of the Commissioner for Public Interest Disclosures is to independently investigate information about corruption and improper conduct within Northern Territory public bodies. See http://www.blowthewhistle.nt.gov.au/ for full details about Public Interest Disclosures (Whistleblowers).
- Privacy Awareness Week - 2010 - will be held during the first week of May. Please mark your diaries and watch this space for details as they become available.
News and Events
-
COAG communiqué advises that COAG members signed a National Partnership Agreement on E-Health to roll out national healthcare identifiers during 2010 and in-principle support for the introduction of a national unique student identifier for the VET sector from 2012.
-
[SOURCE: Prinet Privacy Alert – 10/12/09]
Office of the Commissioner for Public Interest Disclosures (Whistleblowers)
Records and Archives Management
Young People: Student Resources
Do you wish to lodge a FOI application?
Forms
FAQ
Feedback
Photo Gallery
