Privacy Rights & Legislation
The City of Vincent views privacy as an integral part of its commitment to accountability and integrity in all its activities and programs.
The City values the privacy of its customers and stakeholders and is committed to upholding the highest standards of information privacy in alignment with the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 (PRIS Act).
Privacy and Information Breach Policy
The City’s Privacy and Information Breach Policy provides clear and consistent guidelines to support the handling of personal information responsibly, lawfully and transparently.
The Policy ensures the City takes reasonable steps to protect the information it handles from misuse and loss and from unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.
Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024
The Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing (PRIS) Bill 2024 was introduced into the Western Australian Legislative Assembly on 16 May 2024. It received Royal Assent on 6 December 2024, becoming the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 (PRIS Act).
The PRIS Act aims to modernise and strengthen privacy protections for Western Australians by providing a framework for the safe and secure sharing of information across government entities and with trusted external parties.
As a public entity, the City of Vincent is committed to upholding the highest standards of information privacy in alignment with the new legislation. In preparation for the implementation of PRIS in 2026, our Privacy Management Policy is being reviewed and updated to ensure compliance with the forthcoming Information Privacy Principles (IPPs), including new obligations such as information breach notifications and culturally respectful data governance.
The City is dedicated to safeguarding the personal information of our community while promoting transparency and accountability.
Related Links
Privacy and Information Breach Policy
Privacy & Information Handling