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Course Outline
Introduction to the Privacy Act
- The purpose and scope of the legislation.
- Defining personal information.
- Institutional duties and responsibilities.
Collection and Use of Personal Information
- Legal authority and the principle of data minimization.
- Transparency obligations and notice requirements.
- Protocols for internal data sharing.
Disclosure and Safeguarding
- Permitted disclosures under the Act.
- Security measures for both physical and digital records.
- Considerations for third parties and cross-border data flows.
Access to Information and Correction Requests
- Citizens’ rights to access their personal data.
- Procedures for addressing access requests.
- Correcting records and adding annotations.
Privacy Breach Response and Reporting
- Defining breaches with practical examples.
- Steps for containing breaches and issuing notifications.
- The role of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner.
Privacy Governance and Program Implementation
- Creating a privacy policy and control framework.
- Training staff and fostering awareness.
- Conducting internal audits and driving continuous improvement.
Case Studies and Government Scenarios
- Examining real-world compliance failures.
- Conducting mock privacy impact assessments.
- Best practices for interdepartmental collaboration.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A solid grasp of fundamental public sector operations.
- Experience with document management and citizen data workflows.
- A general understanding of legal and compliance duties within the government.
Target Audience
- Access to information officers.
- Privacy coordinators and legal analysts.
- Public servants tasked with the management of personal data.
7 Hours
