Sonia Minutillo has been appointed permanently to the role of NSW Privacy Commissioner.
She has been the state’s acting privacy commissioner since August 2023.
“Minutillo has demonstrated her expertise in this area while acting as privacy commissioner over the past 18 months, drawing on her experience leading programs in the fields of industrial relations and employment rights and obligations under NSW and Commonwealth legislation,” said Jihad Dib – Minister for Customer Services and Digital Government.
The NSW Privacy Commissioner investigates and conciliates complaints about breaches of privacy, advises government agencies, businesses, and other organisations on how to ensure the right to privacy is protected. The commissioner also oversees privacy breaches reported by state government agencies.
“The commissioner plays an important role in ensuring accountability in NSW government by ensuring the public sector handles personal information responsibly and take steps to prevent and manage any data breaches,” Dib said.
Minutillo was formerly the director of investigation and reporting at the Information and Privacy Commission NSW, leading its regulatory functions including the conduct of reviews, complaints, investigations, and proactive compliance program.
“As the NSW Privacy Commissioner Minutillo will drive integrity and strong accountability in the public sector to underpin robust governance at every level,” Attorney General Michael Daley said.
Welcoming Minutillo to the role, Daley added: “Her extensive experience and qualifications make her well-placed to continue the important work of promoting and protecting the privacy rights of the NSW community.”
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