Complaint Statistical Reports Produced in 2016
Verity Pane made this Freedom of Information request to Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
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Dear Office of the Australian Information Commissioner,
I understand the OAIC runs regularly scheduled statistical reports, from the data held by its electronic case management system, for routine internal reporting and briefing to senior OAIC management (I understand this is a monthly report).
I therefore request copy of all these reports, that were produced in 2016 calendar year, including any commentary and analysis included in said routine reports.
As these are scheduled reports, forming part of the official records held by the OAIC, which would be indexed and easily accessed, there is no unreasonable burden in locating and providing.
Personal information may be redacted, with consent. If exemptions are sought, the OAIC should clearly outline the evidence to support any exemption claim, and not rely on vague claims (as it has a recent history of doing).
Case numbers are not personal information, but the identity of the applicant and respondent, and details of the complaint grounds are. The identity of OAIC staff acting in an official capacity, recorded in any official record, is not personal information, but contacts details may be redacted with consent.
Given previous public reporting in the media about the operations of the OAIC, and resourcing issues, this is a public interest matter.
Yours faithfully,
Verity Pane
Our reference: FOIREQ17/00026
Dear Ms Pane
Your Freedom of Information request
I refer to your request, received on 22 April 2017, seeking access to
documents under s 15 of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) (the FOI
Act).
You sought access to the following documents:
I understand the OAIC runs regularly scheduled statistical reports, from
the data held by its electronic case management system, for routine
internal reporting and briefing to senior OAIC management (I understand
this is a monthly report).
I therefore request copy of all these reports, that were produced in 2016
calendar year, including any commentary and analysis included in said
routine reports.
Timeframes for dealing with your request
We received your request on 22 April 2017. Therefore we must process your
request by 22 May 2017. The processing period may be extended by a further
30 days if we need to consult third parties or for other reasons. We will
advise you if this is necessary.
If you would like to discuss this matter please contact me on 02 9287 9802
(local call) during business hours, by fax on (02) 9284 9666 or by email
at [1][email address].
Regards
Raewyn Harlock | Assistant Director | FOI Dispute Resolution
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
GPO Box 5218 SYDNEY NSW 2001 | [2]www.oaic.gov.au
Phone: +61 2 9284 9802 | Email: [3][email address]
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Dear Ms Pane
A decision and the documents you requested on 22 April 2017 are attached
to this email.
Regards
Raewyn Harlock | Assistant Director | FOI Dispute Resolution
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
GPO Box 5218 SYDNEY NSW 2001 | [1]www.oaic.gov.au
Phone: +61 2 9284 9802 | Email: [2][email address]
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