Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner

OVIC is updating its Artificial Intelligence privacy guidance to help VPS organisations consider their privacy obligations when considering AI. Tell us what should be included, to make sure our guidance is relevant, practical, clear, accessible, and useful. Click here for more info 👉 https://lnkd.in/eRxXbZ74

Come and join the team at OVIC! We're looking to appoint an accomplished executive to the position of Public Access Deputy Commissioner. Click the link below to see if this role is right for you. 👇 Applications close midnight, 31 May 2024. https://lnkd.in/eXFkWi66

When should you consider privacy when developing policies, procedures or resources? We say, from the start! Make privacy your priority this #PAW2024 by taking a Privacy by Design approach 👇 https://lnkd.in/gVttmApa

Calling all Privacy Officers - we know you and appreciate you, but do your colleagues understand the important role you play? Share this video with your organisation this #PAW2024 to help them understand how you can assist in their day-to-day work. 👇 https://lnkd.in/gWVPHUWR

Most people associate data breaches with being hacked, but this isn't always the case - it also includes the misuse of, unauthorised access to or accidental disclosure of information. If your organisation has experienced a data breach, there are some initial steps that should be taken to minimise harm. This #PAW2024, we're sharing this video to help your organisation in the case of a data breach. see here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gs4v63FT

OVIC and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society have launched GenAI Concepts, an online resource designed to explain fundamental concepts and terms related to Generative AI. This resource covers over 40 terms, making the ideas, technologies and risks behind Generative AI more accessible for both individuals and organisations looking to use and understand this tool. See the full release here: https://lnkd.in/ec9imsdE

The Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner (OVIC) has published an investigation report into a 2022 ransomware attack on Datatime Services Pty Ltd, that shows that the personal information of a large number of Victorian adults and children was compromised. See the below link for a media release detailing the report. https://lnkd.in/ghT5G45D

If you’d like to learn more about how to improve privacy when outsourcing your organisation’s IT services, come along to our #PAW2024 Lightning Talk, where members of our Privacy Guidance team will help you prepare to carry out robust privacy due diligence by sharing common examples of outsourcing within the VPS. 💡 Being privacy conscious when outsourcing IT services 📅 Thursday 9 May 🕑 2:00 – 2:30pm Register your attendance: https://lnkd.in/gnx_tHKh

Unsure if the steps you are taking to protect personal information and ensure it is accurate are reasonable? We’re hosting an online Lightning Talk as part of #PAW2024 to help you better understand your obligations to take reasonable steps under Information Privacy Principles 3.1 and 4.1 when using technology. 💡 Reasonable steps: What are they, and when should you take them? 📅 Tuesday 7 May 🕑 2:00 – 2:30pm Register your attendance: https://lnkd.in/ghfuSj_b

Privacy Awareness Week is coming up – and OVIC would like to invite you along to learn more about our #PAW2024 theme Privacy and Technology: Improving transparency, accountability and security. We’re hosting a panel discussion with Privacy Commissioners from around the country, exploring the biggest privacy concerns when using technology, and how we can level up across the board. Key details: 📅 Wednesday 8 May 🕑 11:00am – 12:00pm Register now: https://lnkd.in/gtaeUmTS