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).
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- Privacy Awareness Week - will again be held during the first week of May in 2010. Watch this space for details as they become available.
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