ADVICE, CONSULTANCY AND TRAINING

Youngman Consultancy provides specialist advice, consultancy, and training in relation to privacy legislation and the NSW Government Information (Public Access) Act (GIPA).

With extensive experience in the management of information access requests and privacy obligations, Youngman Consultancy offers practical guidance on the processes involved in handling GIPA applications, including advance deposits, third-party consultation, document assessment, and refusal provisions.

Youngman Consultancy works with government agencies, private sector organisations, legal professionals, and individuals, providing clear and practical advice on privacy protection and lawful access to information.

WHEN TO CONTACT YOUNGMAN CONSULTANCY

HOW YOUNGMAN CONSULTANCY CAN ASSIST

Youngman Consultancy provides practical advice and specialist support to organisations and individuals dealing with privacy and information access matters.

Services include assistance with:

• GIPA applications and information access requests

• Privacy complaints and privacy breaches

• Compliance with privacy legislation

• Third-party consultation requirements

• Assessment and release of documents

• Refusal decisions under the GIPA Act

• Development of privacy policies and procedures

• Training for government and organisational staff

Youngman Consultancy combines decades of experience within government privacy environments with a practical understanding of how privacy and information access legislation operates in real situations.

Local & State Government

Government agencies must understand how to protect the personal information they hold and how to respond appropriately to privacy complaints. Agency officers must also ensure they comply with the requirements of the GIPA Act when responding to information access applications.

Youngman Consultancy provides training and advisory services to assist government agencies in:

• Understanding their obligations under GIPA and privacy legislation

• Managing complex or sensitive GIPA applications

• Developing appropriate procedures for handling privacy matters

• Ensuring staff understand their responsibilities when managing personal information

Youngman Consultancy can provide training for staff or specialist assistance when agencies are dealing with complex or difficult information access requests.

Private Companies

Organisations that demonstrate they protect and manage personal information responsibly build trust with their clients and gain a competitive advantage.

Youngman Consultancy assists private sector organisations by providing guidance on:

• Privacy obligations and compliance

• Protecting client and customer information

• Managing privacy risks and responding to privacy concerns

Youngman Consultancy can also assist organisations seeking to obtain information from government agencies under GIPA legislation, including situations where access to information has been refused.

Private Individuals

With increasing amounts of personal information stored and shared online, it is important for individuals to understand their rights in relation to privacy and access to information.

Youngman Consultancy can assist individuals who:

• Believe their privacy may have been breached

• Want to understand their rights under privacy legislation

• Require assistance obtaining information from a government agency

• Have had a request for information refused under GIPA

Legal Professionals

Many legal firms do not maintain dedicated in-house expertise in GIPA legislation and privacy matters.

Youngman Consultancy works with legal professionals by providing specialist advice to assist in representing their clients. This may include:

• Assisting with arguments supporting access to information

• Providing advice on GIPA legislation and processes

• Supporting legal representatives in matters involving privacy or information access

• Assisting with defending objections to the release of information

Youngman Consultancy provides practical, experienced support to help legal professionals effectively navigate privacy and information access legislation on behalf of their clients.