Chantal Tipene appointed to the Information and Privacy Advisory Committee

We are delighted to announce that Chantal Tipene, Partner in our Government Public & Regulatory practice, has been appointed by the Governor of NSW to the Information and Privacy Advisory Committee (IPAC). 

IPAC plays a key role in supporting the work of the Information Commissioner and the Privacy Commissioner in NSW. It was set up under the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 to provide expert advice on how we manage access to information and protect privacy across the State.

IPAC’s main focus is helping the Information and Privacy Commission (IPC) meet its legal responsibilities and strategic goals. Sometimes, the advice it gives touches on broader human rights issues—like employment, personal freedoms, and ethical concerns—especially as these relate to how information is handled.

At the heart of IPAC’s work is a commitment to fairness, transparency, and accountability. These principles guide how NSW approaches information access and privacy, especially as technology and public expectations continue to evolve.

The IPAC also supports efforts to improve how the NSW public sector handles information and privacy—by building leadership, skills, and capability across government.

IPAC is made up of the Information Commissioner, the Privacy Commissioner, and up to six other members who are appointed by the Governor of NSW, based on recommendations from the Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government.

Chantal commented, ‘The Committee members bring a wide range of expertise to tackle the unique challenges of our digital age, where service delivery and technology are changing rapidly.  There is no better time to have a seat at the table and I am honoured and excited to have been appointed.’