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[ But can anyone point to an analysis of WA's data privacy regime? ]
WA makes its chief data officer permanent
After two years.
Ry Crozier
itNews
Dec 5 2025 1:45PM
https://www.itnews.com.au/news/wa-makes-its-chief-data-officer-permanent-622381
The Western Australian government has made Natalia Kacperek its
permanent chief data officer after two years acting in the role.
Kacperek’s permanent appointment was made possible by provisions in the
Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 now in effect.
While in an acting capacity, Kacperek established PeopleWA, “an asset
which links data from multiple agencies to inform research and
government decision making”.
She was also responsible “for driving the development of the AI policy
and assurance framework” in the state.
As permanent data chief, Kacperek “will foster public sector capability
building to responsibly share information that will improve community
outcomes,” the government said in a statement.
Science and Innovation Minister Stephen Dawson said that Kacperek’s
“extensive expertise in data sharing and artificial intelligence
governance will be instrumental in strengthening our public sector’s
ability to responsibly harness information”.
“In today’s digital age, safeguarding the privacy and security of
personal data is paramount,” he said.
“Kacperek will ensure that all information sharing across government
agencies strictly adheres to international best practice.”
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https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/office-of-the-information-commissioner/privacy-legislation-western-australia
https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/legislation/statutes.nsf/law_a147470.html&view=consolidated
https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/office-of-the-information-commissioner
https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/office-of-the-information-commissioner/about-the-office-of-the-information-commissioner
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