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Inform the community about how their personal information will be used, stored and accessed after it is collected by the Council; and
Ensure Council officials are aware of their obligations in relation to handling personal information and when they can and cannot disclose, use or collect it.
From 28 November 2023, Council will be required to comply with the mandatory notification provisions under Part 6A of the PPIP Act. This Part creates a Mandatory Notification of Data Breach (MNDB) Scheme which binds NSW public sector agencies to notify the Privacy Commissioner and affected individuals (where appropriate) of data breaches involving personal or health information likely to result in serious harm.
The most significant change since the last update is to include the provisions for the MNDB Scheme.
This ensures compliance with the new legislative requirements which require the Plan to include provisions relating to “the procedures and practices used by the agency to ensure compliance with the obligations and responsibilities set out in Part 6A for the MNDB scheme.”
Proposed changes
In addition, the following improvement changes are proposed:
Addition of clauses 16.10-16.11 – handling of sensitive information and an example of how Council is particularly careful with sensitive Personal Information;
Addition of clauses 16.12-16.16 – accessing adjoining property information – dividing fences;
Minor amendments to clause 24 (Rangers) to clarify Council’s practices;
Addition of clause 27 – handling of personal information by the governing body and the administration;
Expansion of clause 30.20 to allow for administrative changes to the Plan to occur without a Council resolution and examples of what constitutes an administrative change are provided; and
Minor wording changes to improve policy context and content; amendments to legislation references, abbreviations, job titles and removal of duplicates; update to the policy administration part and clarification of authorised functions in the policy authorisations part of the Plan.
You can make a submission using the online form located below or clicking this link.
Should you intend to make a submission on the draft Plan in writing you, may do so by 5:00pm on Wednesday 15 November 2023 . Please quote “Privacy Management Plan 2023". Submissions should be addressed to The General Manager and can be submitted via:
Inform the community about how their personal information will be used, stored and accessed after it is collected by the Council; and
Ensure Council officials are aware of their obligations in relation to handling personal information and when they can and cannot disclose, use or collect it.
From 28 November 2023, Council will be required to comply with the mandatory notification provisions under Part 6A of the PPIP Act. This Part creates a Mandatory Notification of Data Breach (MNDB) Scheme which binds NSW public sector agencies to notify the Privacy Commissioner and affected individuals (where appropriate) of data breaches involving personal or health information likely to result in serious harm.
The most significant change since the last update is to include the provisions for the MNDB Scheme.
This ensures compliance with the new legislative requirements which require the Plan to include provisions relating to “the procedures and practices used by the agency to ensure compliance with the obligations and responsibilities set out in Part 6A for the MNDB scheme.”
Proposed changes
In addition, the following improvement changes are proposed:
Addition of clauses 16.10-16.11 – handling of sensitive information and an example of how Council is particularly careful with sensitive Personal Information;
Addition of clauses 16.12-16.16 – accessing adjoining property information – dividing fences;
Minor amendments to clause 24 (Rangers) to clarify Council’s practices;
Addition of clause 27 – handling of personal information by the governing body and the administration;
Expansion of clause 30.20 to allow for administrative changes to the Plan to occur without a Council resolution and examples of what constitutes an administrative change are provided; and
Minor wording changes to improve policy context and content; amendments to legislation references, abbreviations, job titles and removal of duplicates; update to the policy administration part and clarification of authorised functions in the policy authorisations part of the Plan.
You can make a submission using the online form located below or clicking this link.
Should you intend to make a submission on the draft Plan in writing you, may do so by 5:00pm on Wednesday 15 November 2023 . Please quote “Privacy Management Plan 2023". Submissions should be addressed to The General Manager and can be submitted via:
The personal information on this form or when you send your submissions is being collected for the purpose of community consultation regarding the review and adoption of Council’s Privacy Management Plan. The information collected will be used for the purpose outlined, related administrative functions, compliance and complaint handling, internal auditing, and in accordance with Council's Privacy Management Plan and Privacy Statement which can be found on Council's website.
Intended Recipients
Relevant Council officers and Councillors
Supply
Supplying personal information (which includes your opinion) in your submission is voluntary.
Consequence of non-provision
If you do not supply your personal information, Council may not be able to receive and/or take into consideration your submission.
Storage and Security
Your personal information will be kept in Council's Information Management System in accordance with the relevant legislation. Council's address is 62-78 Vincent Street CESSNOCK NSW 2325.
Access
You may access, correct or update your personal information by visiting Council’s website, contacting Council's Privacy Contact Officer on 4993 4100 or by sending an email to council@cessnock.nsw.gov.au.
If you want to know more about Council's obligations regarding your personal information or what rights you have, contact the Information and Privacy Commission or visit their website ipc.nsw.gov.au.
