Personal information protection complaints

When public authorities collect personal information, they are required to handle it according to strict principles. The Personal Information Protection Act 2004 (Tas) gives you the right to complain to the Ombudsman if you think there has been a breach of these principles.

Learn more about personal information protection and how to make a complaint.

What is personal information protection?

Learn about personal information protection.

Making a complaint about a breach of personal information protection principles (PIPP)

Learn about who and what you can complain about.

PIPP complaint process

What happens when the Ombudsman receives a complaint?

Ten Personal Information Protection Principles

A summary of the ten personal information protection principles.

Managing other people’s personal information

How to manage other people's personal information.  Personal Information Protection for public authorities.

Personal information protection resources

Visit our publications page for personal information protection materials.

Last updated: 8 October 2026