Welcome to the website of the Commissioner for Law Enforcement Data Security.

The statutory office of the Commissioner for Law Enforcement Data Security was established on 1 July 2006 under the Commissioner for Law Enforcement Data Security Act 2005. 

The Commissioner’s role is to promote the use of appropriate and secure law enforcement data management practices by Victoria Police, thus enhancing community confidence in Victoria Police’s ability to securely manage confidential information.

The functions of the Commissioner are to:

• establish standards for the security and integrity of law enforcement data systems;
• establish standards and protocols for access to, and release of, law enforcement data; 
• monitor compliance with established standards and protocols;  and
• undertake reviews of any matters relating to law enforcement data security requested by the Minister for Police and Emergency Services or the Chief  Commissioner of Police.