Public sector information
Guide
Public consultation guide to proposed changes to the public records regulations
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.
Report
Survey of public sector information management 2020/21
This survey of public sector information management is a key regulatory tool for assuring public sector information is well-managed. Key indicators provide a high-level perspective on whether information management is improving, declining, or remaining stable.
Report
WhatsApp in government: how ministers and officials should use messaging apps – and how they shouldn’t
This report looks at the increasing use of WhatsApp and other messaging apps in government, and their associated risks and benefits. These apps are useful but need to be used carefully to ensure the downsides – including a lack of transparency, poor communication and poor record keeping – do not outweigh the positives.
Report
Inquiry into the Victorian Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic and the Victorian government’s response have rapidly evolved over the course of this inquiry. This second inquiry report reflects the impact of the second wave of the pandemic, as well as the subsequent actions taken by the government to manage it up until the end of December 2020. It is based on...
Briefing paper
Unauthorised access and disclosure of public sector information: summary
Unauthorised access and disclosure of public sector information are forms of information misuse and may constitute corrupt conduct. These activities can also enable other corrupt conduct. This summary highlights common risks across the public sector, the factors that drive information misuse, and outlines strategies to prevent and detect misuse.