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Course Outline
Introduction to the Privacy Act
- The purpose and scope of the Act
- Defining personal information
- Institutional duties and responsibilities
Collection and Use of Personal Information
- Legal authority and data minimisation principles
- Requirements for transparency and notification
- 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 transfers
Access to Information and Correction Requests
- Citizens’ rights to access their personal data
- Processes for fulfilling access requests
- Correcting and annotating records
Privacy Breach Response and Reporting
- Defining privacy breaches with practical examples
- Procedures for containing and notifying breaches
- The role of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner
Privacy Governance and Program Implementation
- Building a robust privacy policy and control framework
- Training staff and fostering privacy awareness
- Conducting internal audits and driving continuous improvement
Case Studies and Government Scenarios
- Examining real-world examples of compliance failures
- Performing mock privacy impact assessments
- Best practices for interdepartmental collaboration
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A solid grasp of fundamental public sector operations
- Familiarity with document management and citizen data processes
- General awareness of legal or compliance duties within government
Target Audience
- Access to information officers
- Privacy coordinators and legal analysts
- Public servants tasked with managing personal data
7 Hours
