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Course Outline
Introduction to the Privacy Act
- Aims and jurisdiction of the Act
- Defining personal data
- Institutional duties
Collection and Application of Personal Data
- Legal authority and data minimization principles
- Requirements for transparency and notice
- Protocols for internal data sharing
Disclosure and Data Protection
- Authorized disclosures permitted by the Act
- Safeguarding measures for physical and digital records
- Considerations for third parties and cross-border data flows
Access to Information and Correction Procedures
- Citizen entitlements to view personal data
- Processes for addressing access requests
- Correcting and annotating records
Handling and Reporting Privacy Breaches
- Identifying and exemplifying breaches
- Procedures for containment and notification
- The role of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner
Privacy Governance and Program Execution
- Creating privacy policies and control frameworks
- Employee training and awareness initiatives
- Conducting internal audits and fostering continuous improvement
Case Studies and Government Scenarios
- Reviewing real-world compliance issues
- Conducting mock privacy impact assessments
- Best practices for inter-departmental cooperation
Conclusions and Path Forward
Requirements
- Foundational knowledge of public sector operations
- Acquaintance with document management and citizen data processes
- Broad understanding of legal or compliance duties within government bodies
Target Audience
- Access to Information Officers
- Privacy Coordinators and Legal Analysts
- Government employees tasked with managing personal data
7 Hours