What is Gipa NSW?
In NSW, you have a legally enforceable right to access most government information under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (the ‘GIPA Act’), unless there is an overriding public interest against disclosure.
What is Gipa legislation?
gives members of the public a legally enforceable right to access government information. ensures that access to government information is restricted only when there is an overriding public interest against releasing that information.
Can I request CCTV footage NSW?
If you require a copy of the CCTV footage for legal proceedings, a subpoena will be required. Transport for NSW and the Transport agencies are subject to the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 in respect of your personal information.
Is Transport for NSW part of Service NSW?
Transport for NSW, sometimes abbreviated to TfNSW, and pronounced as Transport for New South Wales, is an agency of the New South Wales Government established on 1 November 2011, and is the leading transport and roads agency in New South Wales, Australia.
What is Gipa request?
You have the right to access certain government information under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW) (GIPA Act). The objective of the GIPA Act is to make government information more accessible to the public by: requiring government agencies to make certain sorts of information freely available.
What does Gipa mean?
Government Information (Public Access)
The Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW) (GIPA Act) provides the public with a right to access government information held by agencies.
What is government Public Access Act 2009?
The Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPAA) replaces the Freedom of Information Act 1989. GIPAA creates new rights to information that are designed to meet community expectations of more open and transparent government. The Act encourages the routine and proactive release of government information.
Who can legally view CCTV footage?
Who can view CCTV footage? All footage should be secured by a nominated data controller. They need to ensure that nobody else views the video data, without good reason to do so. Anybody who has been caught on camera has the right to see the footage, in which they are identifiable.
Do you have to give the police your CCTV footage?
The police can get access to your CCTV camera footage but only when absolutely necessary. They will only ever ask for it in order to help solve crimes local to you and there are certain measures in place to ensure it is only used in safe and appropriate ways.
What is NSW public transport called?
An efficient network of transport options makes travelling to attractions in Sydney and regional NSW affordable and enjoyable. The Sydney public transport system, provided by Transport for NSW, consists of trains, buses, ferries and light rail. Use the trip planner at transportnsw.info to plan your travel.
Can you link service NSW to myGov?
You’ll first need a MyServiceNSW Account and the latest version of the Service NSW app. You can then add your COVID-19 digital certificate using either the Express Plus Medicare app or your Medicare online account through myGov.