Training and Resources
- Mandatory IPC eLearning requirements by role
- Comprehensive reference library of policies, legislation, and technical standards
- Support contacts and implementation templates
Purpose
To provide a centralised repository of learning tools and reference materials for NSW government staff involved in open data publishing.
Required Training
| Role | Required Training | When Required |
|---|---|---|
| All personnel involved in open data publishng | Information and Privacy Commission (IPC) eLearning Module on Open Data | Before beginning the open data publishing process |
Resources
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| NSW Government Open Data Policy | The foundational policy document guiding open data in NSW |
| Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA Act) | Establishes the legal right to access government information |
| Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (PPIP Act) | Regulates personal information handling |
| Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 (HRIP Act) | Provides specific protections for health information |
| Government Sector Data Sharing Act 2015 | Facilitates secure sharing of government data between NSW agencies |
| NSW Government Information Classification, Labelling and Handling Guidelines | Guidance on classifying data sensitivity |
| NSW Mandatory Notification of Data Breach (MNDB) Scheme | Guidelines for handling data breaches |
| Data.NSW metadata specifications | Standard for creating dataset metadata |
| Schema.org Markup | Standards for improving dataset discoverability |
| NSW Cyber Security Policy | Policy for ensuring data security |
| NSW Data and Information Custodianship Policy | Defines roles and responsibilities for data custodianship |
| Information and Privacy Commission Guidelines | Guidance on open data and privacy |
| Data.NSW Guidelines | Best practices for open data in NSW |
Support Resources
| Resource | Description | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| NSW Data Analytics Centre (DAC) | Support for data breaches on Data.NSW | Email: data@customerservice.nsw.gov.au |
| Information and Privacy Commission | Advice on privacy and information access | Phone 1800 472 679 |
All resources can be accessed through Data.NSW, the Information and Privacy Commission NSW, the NSW Legislation website, and Digital.NSW.