This review of the policies and practices of 22 agencies found messaging apps are an established feature of digital communications in the Australian Public Service, though they are regularly being used without adequate policies and procedures that reflect statutory obligations. The objective of the report is to provide information, advice and assistance to agencies around...

This paper presents a high-level snapshot of some of the key digital technology developments in asylum and migration management systems, in particular systems that process large quantities of data, and highlights some of Amnesty International’s key human rights concerns.

On 1 January 2024, Professor Glyn Davis AC, Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, commissioned an independent review of the transfer process for a number of 2003 Cabinet records. This report outlines the findings from that review.

This report presents the findings from an online questionnaire conducted by Swinburne University of Technology and Information Management specialist, Astral Consulting Services, to gauge industry’s experience of the challenges ahead for Enterprise Information Management in massive document and records environments.

Archives are central to good governance, and the tools by which governments can make themselves accountable and transparent. This guide outlines the proposed changes to Public Records Regulations 2013 and seeks public feedback.

This discussion paper considers and questions how 'Protocol 5: Description and Classification of The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Protocols for Libraries, Archives and Information Services' could guide Wikimedia projects and assist Wikipedia and Wikidata editors to describe Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander content in a self-determined and culturally appropriate manner.

Web3 is an online ecosystem based on blockchain technologies, involving peer-to-peer transactions and coordination tools. This report examines the what, why, who and where of Web3 for the cultural and creative industries, using examples from visual art, music and games.

Digital identity systems provide an opportunity to unlock economic benefits by simplifying and securing user interactions with government and private-sector digital services. However, to realise those benefits, this report makes eight recommendations to balance convenience, privacy and security considerations.

The rapid expansion of new technologies into every sector has contributed to the proliferation of alternative models of education, learning and skill signalling in global labour markets. This paper provides a high-level map of the landscape of education and labour market innovations in formal and informal education (including the workplace), with an emphasis on digital...

In 2021, the National Archives of Australia announced new protocols to guide its Indigenous community engagement and records management. These protocols aim to develop a culturally competent organisation that will facilitate trust between the National Archives and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

This resource sheet provides an overview of the types of Working with Children Checks (WWCC) and police checks in Australia, their requirements and state/territory contact information.

This guide outlines the official standards for the efficient management of public records in Victoria.

This policy, which came into effect on 1 January 2021, identifies key requirements for managing Australian Government information assets (records, information and data).

My Health Record is an online electronic summary of a person’s health information. The objective of this audit was to assess the effectiveness of the implementation of the My Health Record system under the opt-out model.

This guide has been written to help health services providers — from doctors and private sector hospitals, through to allied health professionals, pharmacists, childcare centres and gyms —understand their obligations under the Privacy Act 1988, and embed good privacy in their practice.

VACCA's submission directly responds to s3 of the Terms of Reference for this inquiry: in considering the need for and design of a legislated spent convictions scheme, the Committee should have regard to the experience of groups in our community who suffer particular disadvantage due to past convictions, such as young people and Aboriginal and...

Victorian health services are increasingly using information and communications technology (ICT) to deliver healthcare, and to capture and store patient information. This audit assessed whether Victorian public health services' ICT security practices effectively protect patient data.

The objective of this audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission’s administration of the Biometric Identification Service project.

This research sought to examine the factors influencing public acceptance of government surveillance in Australia.

The My Health Record (MHR) system is an online folder of summary documents relating to a healthcare recipient's health that can be controlled by the individual. MHR can be used to record information such as allergies, blood test results or medical conditions a person has been diagnosed with. Proponents of MHR argue that the potential...