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Course Outline
Introduction to the Privacy Act
- Objectives and scope of the legislation
- Defining personal information
- Institutional duties and responsibilities
Collection and Utilization of Personal Information
- Legal authority and the principle of data minimization
- Transparency and notification obligations
- Protocols for internal data sharing
Disclosure and Data Protection
- Authorized disclosures permitted under the Act
- Security controls for both physical and digital records
- Considerations for third-party interactions and cross-border data flows
Handling Access and Correction Requests
- Citizen entitlements regarding personal data access
- Procedural steps for addressing access requests
- Processes for correcting and annotating records
Managing Privacy Breaches and Reporting
- Identifying and understanding breach scenarios
- Containment strategies and notification procedures
- The role of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner
Privacy Governance and Program Execution
- Establishing a robust privacy policy and control framework
- Enhancing staff training and organizational awareness
- Conducting internal audits for continuous improvement
Case Studies and Government Scenarios
- Examining real-world instances of compliance gaps
- Conducting simulated privacy impact assessments
- Best practices for effective interdepartmental cooperation
Conclusion and Future Directions
Requirements
- Foundational knowledge of public sector operations
- Basic familiarity with document management and citizen data processes
- General understanding of legal and compliance duties within government entities
Target Audience
- Access to information officers
- Privacy coordinators and legal analysts
- Public servants tasked with managing personal data
7 Hours
