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Course Outline
Introduction to the Privacy Act
- The Act's purpose and scope
- Definitions of personal information
- Institutional responsibilities
Collection and Use of Personal Information
- Legal authority and data minimization
- Transparency and notice obligations
- Internal data sharing protocols
Disclosure and Safeguarding
- Allowed disclosures under the Act
- Security measures for physical and digital records
- Third-party and cross-border factors
Access to Information and Correction Requests
- Citizen rights regarding access to personal data
- Procedures for handling requests
- Correction and annotation of records
Privacy Breach Response and Reporting
- Definition and examples of breaches
- Containment and notification procedures
- The role of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner
Privacy Governance and Program Implementation
- Creating a privacy policy and control framework
- Staff training and awareness initiatives
- Internal audits and ongoing improvement
Case Studies and Government Scenarios
- Reviewing real-world compliance failures
- Mock privacy impact assessments
- Best practices in interdepartmental cooperation
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A basic understanding of 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 handling personal data
7 Hours
