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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 for collection and data minimization principles
- Transparency obligations and notice requirements
- Protocols for internal data sharing
Disclosure and Safeguarding
- Permitted disclosures under the Act
- Security controls for both physical and digital records
- Considerations for third-party and cross-border data flows
Access to Information and Correction Requests
- Citizens' rights regarding access to personal data
- Procedures for handling access requests
- Processes for correcting and annotating records
Privacy Breach Response and Reporting
- Defining breaches and providing illustrative examples
- Containment strategies and notification procedures
- The role of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner
Privacy Governance and Program Implementation
- Formulating privacy policies and control frameworks
- Enhancing staff training and awareness
- Conducting internal audits and driving continuous improvement
Case Studies and Government Scenarios
- Analysis of real-world compliance challenges
- Simulation of privacy impact assessments
- Best practices for interdepartmental cooperation
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A solid grasp of basic public sector operations
- Experience with document management and citizen data workflows
- A general understanding of legal and compliance duties in government
Audience
- Access to information officers
- Privacy coordinators and legal analysts
- Public servants tasked with managing personal data
7 Hours
