Data Breach Public Notification Register

Last update: 26 February 2024

NSW Office of the Children's Guardian data breach policy and public notification of data breaches.

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    Public Notification Register

    No current notifications

    Reference numberDate that eligible data breach occurredType and description of the breachHow the breach occurredOther affected agencies (if applicable)Personal information that was the subject of the breachAmount of time the personal information was disclosed forAction taken or planned action to control or mitigate harmRecommended action for individuals affected by the breach
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    For how long are notifications published on the Register?

    The OCG will publish notifications on the Public Notification Register for a period of 12 months.

    Who can I contact about public notifications? For enquiries about public notifications published by the OCG, please contact privacy@ocg.nsw.gov.au

    How to make a privacy complaint

    Please note that the OCG will formally notify the NSW Privacy Commissioner of each data breach published on this Register.

    A person affected by a data breach may lodge a privacy complaint with the OCG, or seek an internal review of the OCG’s conduct, under the PPIP Act. For information on how to make a privacy complaint to the OCG, or how to lodge an application for internal review, please see our Privacy Management Plan.

    Alternatively, a person affected by a data breach may lodge a privacy complaint to the NSW Privacy Commissioner. For information, please visit the Information and Privacy Commission’s website.

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