Privacy
Privacy Management Plan (PDF 0.9MB)
This plan explains how we manage personal information in line with the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (PPIP Act) and the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 (HRIP Act).
Data Breach Policy (PDF 0.1MB)
This policy outlines our key activities to be undertaken, and roles and responsibilities of NSW Electoral Commission staff, in the event of a data breach involving personal information handled by the NSW Electoral Commission.
NSW Electoral Commission’s Public Notification Register
This page provides details of the public notification of an eligible data breach under the PPIP Act. A public notification is provided when it is not reasonably practicable to notify any or all the individuals affected by the breach directly. The public notification register is found below.
| Public notification register identifier | Date of data breach | Date NSWEC became aware of the breach | Description of data breach | Type of data breach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A - There have been no notifications made in the previous 12-months. |
Register notes
We will retain notifications in the register for a period of 12 months.
Information about the making of privacy related complaints to the Privacy Commissioner under Part 4, Division 3 of the PPIP Act can be found on the Information and Privacy Commission’s website.
Information about applying to the NSW Electoral Commission for internal review of conduct under Part 5 of the PPIP Act can be found in our Privacy Management Plan and on the Information and Privacy Commission’s website.
For individuals who may have concerns about a breach, please contact our Privacy Officer by emailing privacy@elections.nsw.gov.au. For all media enquiries, email nswecmedia@elections.nsw.gov.au.