Our Data Breach Policy approach aims to identify, manage, and mitigate data breaches to safeguard personal information. It ensures compliance with the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (PPIP Act) and aligns with the Mandatory Notification of Data Breach (MNDB) scheme.

The Policy prioritises transparency, accountability, and prompt notification of affected individuals and the Privacy Commissioner when eligible breaches occur. It provides clear procedures for prevention, response, and staff training to enhance security practices and minimise harm.

Through this policy, we aim to maintain public and community trust and demonstrate our commitment to privacy and data protection.

The Policy is on public exhibition for a period of 28 days. It will open from Friday 22 November and will close on Friday 20 December 2024.

The Policy and associated documentation may be viewed:

1. Document Library on this page
2. Council’s Customer Service Counter, Civic Centre, 68 Elizabeth Street, Moss Vale NSW 2577, between 8.30am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday
3. Councils Libraries

1. Submission Form (below)
2. Emailed to mail@wsc.nsw.gov.au with the email subject title Draft Data Breach Policy
3. Hand delivered to Council's Civic Centre at 68 Elizabeth Street, Moss Vale NSW 2577
4. Posted to Wingecarribee Shire Council, PO Box 141, Moss Vale NSW 2577

Only written submissions can be considered and these must be received by Council before 4.30pm on Friday 20 December. Please note that any submissions may be included in the final report to Council.

Submissions received will be reviewed and a final report will be developed for adoption by Council. For updates please follow and subscribe to this page.