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Course Outline
Overview of the Privacy Act
- The Act’s intent and scope
- Defining personal information
- Institutional duties and responsibilities
Acquisition and Application of Personal Information
- Legal authority and the principle of data minimization
- Transparency and notification obligations
- Protocols for internal data sharing
Disclosure and Protection Measures
- Authorized disclosures permitted under the Act
- Security protocols for physical and digital records
- Considerations for third-party interactions and cross-border transfers
Managing Access Requests and Data Corrections
- Individual rights to access personal data
- Procedures for processing and responding to requests
- Rectifying and annotating existing records
Managing Privacy Breaches and Reporting
- Identifying and understanding breach definitions and examples
- Protocols for breach containment and notification
- The function of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner
Privacy Governance and Program Execution
- Creating privacy policies and control frameworks
- Staff education and awareness initiatives
- Conducting internal audits and fostering continuous improvement
Case Studies and Governmental Scenarios
- Evaluating real-world instances of compliance failures
- Conducting mock privacy impact assessments
- Implementing best practices for interdepartmental cooperation
Conclusion and Forward Planning
Requirements
- A solid grasp of fundamental public sector operations
- Experience with document management and citizen data processing workflows
- A general understanding of legal and compliance duties within the government sector
Target Audience
- Access to information officers
- Privacy coordinators and legal analysts
- Public servants tasked with the handling of personal data
7 Hours
