Celebrate Privacy Awareness Week 2024
Privacy Awareness Week (PAW) will be held from 6-12 May 2024 and this year’s theme is ‘Privacy and technology: improving transparency, accountability and security’.
Advances in technology can potentially improve our standard of living, safety and give us access to greater information so that we can be informed, but it can also bring with it the potential to intrude further into our personal lives.
Here at South Burnett Regional Council we take your privacy seriously and we do everything we can to ensure your privacy rights are respected.
Your personal information is valuable and the public sector must protect Queenslanders’ personal information, especially when introducing or deploying new technology. This helps create greater transparency, accountability and security.
As a member of the public, there are also a range of things you can do every day to better protect your privacy and personal information while using technology. Here are some helpful tips:
- Update your privacy and security settings on all of your devices.
- Be mindful of what you share on social media about yourself and others.
- Use multi-factor authentication to better protect your online accounts.
- Be wary of public wi-fi and avoid using it for things like internet banking.
- Read terms and conditions when you sign up for a new service or app, so you know what you’re agreeing to.
Did you know Queensland is entering a new chapter when it comes to privacy? Legislation has been passed for a mandatory data breach notification scheme starting in mid 2025, which means public sector agencies will have to report any privacy breaches. The range of upcoming changes will improve transparency and accountability and strengthen privacy protections for the community.
As we step into this new privacy era in Queensland, we hope you can join us in celebrating PAW 2024. For more information, resources and privacy tips, please visit the Office of the Information Commissioner’s website here.
You might also like to check out this short video about your privacy rights in Queensland here.
Don’t forget, you can also view our Privacy Policy here and if you are concerned about how our agency has collected, used, stored or shared your personal information, you should contact Council on 4189 9100 or email info@sbrc.qld.gov.au.
