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Course Outline
Introduction to the Privacy Act
- Objectives and scope of the legislation
- Defining personal information
- Organizational duties and responsibilities
Acquisition and Application of Personal Information
- Legal authority and data minimization strategies
- Requirements for transparency and notification
- Protocols for internal information sharing
Disclosure Controls and Protection
- Permissible disclosures as defined by the Act
- Security measures for both physical and digital records
- Considerations regarding third parties and cross-border data
Handling Access and Correction Requests
- Citizens' rights regarding personal data access
- Procedures for addressing access requests
- Process for correcting and annotating records
Managing and Reporting Privacy Breaches
- Defining breaches with illustrative examples
- Procedures for containing breaches and notifying stakeholders
- 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 Government-Specific Scenarios
- Reviewing real-world instances of compliance gaps
- Simulating privacy impact assessments
- Best practices for cross-departmental cooperation
Recap and Future Actions
Requirements
- A foundational grasp of public sector operations
- Familiarity with document management and citizen data workflows
- General awareness of legal and compliance duties within government
Target Audience
- Officers responsible for access to information
- Privacy coordinators and legal analysts
- Public servants tasked with handling personal data
7 Hours
