Anti-slip grip tapes are designed for wrapping slippery surfaces such as handrails and sports equipment, giving you a better grip on everyday objects. Pre-cut grips are excellent for hand-held objects including game controllers, cell phones, tablets, kitchen utensils, tools, and more.

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One example of this is the use of markers to black out personal information in hardcopy documents, however the information underneath may still be legible to the person receiving the document. Another example is drawing solid boxes over exempt personal information in electronic documents; while this may seem like a safe and easy way to redact information, it is possible for the recipient to reverse this process and reveal the text underneath.

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Be sure to check for and remove document metadata that might also contain personal information. For example, Microsoft Word and PDF documents often contain information about their author, such as when they were created and even the computer they were created on (have a look in ‘File > Properties’ next time you’re editing a Word document if you don’t believe us!). Metadata can be particularly dangerous when you’re receiving and collating documents from a range of sources — for example, in a consultation process where some people want to remain anonymous.

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The Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner (OVIC) often receives notifications from agencies about privacy breaches (both actual and suspected). A few of these breaches have arisen from agencies inadvertently releasing or publishing documents containing personal information that has not been properly redacted, if at all. This can occur in a range of different circumstances – for example, where agencies publish documents such as public submissions, reports, and council meeting minutes.

IPP 4 is particularly relevant in this instance. It states that an organisation must take reasonable steps to protect the personal information it holds from misuse and loss, and from unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. In line with this principle, officers must ensure that when preparing documents for release or publication, personal information is redacted where appropriate or necessary and in a proper manner, in order to avoid unauthorised disclosure and consequently, a breach of privacy.

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If you need slip protection in low-light areas, we offer glow-in-the-dark tapes and cleats for indoor and outdoor use. Other safety anti-slip products include fire exit floor signs and hazard marking non-skid cleats.

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If releasing a hardcopy, don’t use markers to redact personal information in that copy of the document. This is not a secure method to redact information, as there is a risk that the blacked-out information may be legible to a person who gains access to the document. If markers are the only option, provide a scanned or copied version of the document that has been marked on – make sure that the information underneath is not visible or legible.

When dealing with individuals’ personal information officers must always consider their privacy obligations under the Information Privacy Principles (IPPs), outlined in the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014. These principles set out the minimum standards for how Victorian public sector employees should handle personal information.

For guidance and resources on how to protect public sector information including how to implement the Victorian Protective Data Security Framework and Standards and more visit Information security resources.

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For guidance and resources on how to interpret and administer the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) including how to process FOI requests, calculate access charges and more visit FOI resources for agencies.

In Victoria you have privacy rights when interacting with government organisations which limit what personal information can be collected, how it is used and disclosed. If you suspect your privacy rights have been breached by a Victorian government organisation you can make a complaint to OVIC. For more guidance on privacy rights visit privacy resources for individuals.

These examples highlight how easy it is for an inadvertent privacy breach to occur when agencies release or publish documents. In light of this, we would like to highlight the importance of redacting documents properly to avoid potential privacy breaches in the future.

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When providing electronic copies of documents, make sure that exempt personal information has been completely and irrevocably deleted from the document. It is not sufficient to draw solid boxes over the information, as this process can potentially be reversed by an individual. Use appropriate software that will allow for information to be removed from a document, not just covered.

In Victoria you have the right to access documents held by government, to ask for your personal information to be amended, to make a complaint about the handling of your FOI request and to request an independent review of an FOI decision. Visit FOI resources for individuals for more guidance on your FOI rights.

Of course, mistakes do happen, particularly when there are time and resource constraints. If personal information is inadvertently disclosed, OVIC is here to help. You can find our Breach Guidelines on our website, or you can give us a call on 1300 00 6842 (1300 00 OVIC).

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Once personal information has been properly redacted, go through the documents a second time to make sure that no information has been missed. Where possible, it may be helpful to have a colleague assist with double checking the documents. Although this can be time-intensive, particularly if there are a lot of documents or personal information to go through, double checking redactions will help mitigate the risk of a privacy breach through unauthorised disclosure of personal information.

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If there is no appropriate software available to securely redact documents (and remove document metadata), consider using solid boxes (or some other method of manual redaction) over the personal information to be deleted, then printing those documents and rescanning them to create an electronic copy that cannot be altered. Ensure that the quality of the scanned copy of the document is still clear and accessible.

Mistakes can also happen during the process of redacting information. We have come across some cases where an individual’s personal information was considered exempt under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) and accordingly redacted – however in one or more instances throughout the document(s), that same individual’s information had not been redacted, simply by accident or oversight. Some of the more extreme (and well publicised) cases have involved published documents where personal information had not been redacted at all.

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For guidance and resources on privacy obligations including the Information Privacy Principles, how to undertake privacy impact assessments and more visit Privacy resources for organisations.

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FindTape offers a diverse range of anti-slip products suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Our selection includes various types of anti-slip tape such as rubberized, textured, and high-friction surfaces. From cell phone grips, to stair cleats, our catalog includes all types of non-skid products. Shop trusted brands such as Lizard Skins, 3M, Duck Brand and Gorilla.

Anti-slip tape and pre-cut cleats offer a high-traction surface in high traffic areas that may become slippery. With durable backing and a strong adhesive, it provides a more permanent solution for slip protection. It can be used on various surfaces in difficult environments. Ideal for weatherization of stairs and walkways.