Office of the Information Commissioner

We are an independent integrity agency with responsibilities under the Information Commissioner Act 2024, the Freedom of Information Act 1992 and the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024.
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What we do

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The OIC supports the functions of the Information Commissioner, the Privacy Deputy Commissioner and Information Access Deputy Commissioner.

The Information Commissioner, Information Access Deputy Commissioner and Privacy Deputy Commissioner have functions and powers related to freedom of information and privacy matters in Western Australia, which are outlined in the Information Commissioner Act 2024 (the IC Act), the Freedom of Information Act 1992 (the FOI Act) and the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 (the PRIS Act).

Privacy Legislation in Western Australia

Information about the privacy framework in WA.

FOI for the public

Information for members of the public about the right to access documents held by State and local government.

FOI for agencies

Information for agencies about dealing with access and amendment applications, conducting internal reviews and responsibilities.

What is Personal Information?

Personal information under the FOI Act.

OIC Decisions

The Information Commissioner is obliged under the FOI Act to fully inform the parties to a complaint of his/her decision.

FOI Publications and Resources

Resources related to Freedom of Information in Western Australia and in other jurisdictions.

Open Government

Opening-up of government processes, proceedings, documents and data for public scrutiny and involvement.

Training and Events

Learn about and register for events run by the Office of the Information Commissioner.

Amendment of personal information

About applying for amendment of your personal information.

Services

Publications

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