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Release of personal information
About the release of personal information:
Subregulation 2.1(3) of the Public Service Regulations 1999 prohibits the disclosure of information by APS employees which they obtain or generate in connection with their employment if it is reasonably foreseeable that the disclosure could be prejudicial to the effective working of government, including the formulation or implementation of policies or programs.
Depending on the circumstances, this restriction may cover information such as opinions, consultation, negotiations (including about the management of a contract), incomplete research, or advice or recommendations to the Government, leading or related to, the development or implementation of the Government's policies or programs. The legitimate interest of government in regulating access to such classes of information is recognised in the Freedom of Information Act 1982.
Current directive publications, circulars & advices:
- APS Values and Code of Conduct In Practice: A guide to Official Conduct for APS Employees and Agency Heads (2003) (as amended by 2004/8, 2005/3, 2006/3)
- Circular No 2006/3: Amendment to the Public Service Regulations 1999 - disclosure of information
- Advice No 18: Release of personal information under the new Public Service Act (as amended by 2000/6)
Current good practice advice
Reference archive
- Circular No 2005/3: Disallowance of amendments to the Public Service Regulations 1999 – Regulations 2.1 (Disclosure of information)
- Circular No 2004/8: Amendment to the Public Service Regulations 1999
