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Course Outline
Introduction to the Privacy Act
- Purpose and scope of the legislation
- Definitions of personal information
- Institutional responsibilities
Collection and Use of Personal Information
- Lawful authority and the principle of data minimisation
- Transparency and notification requirements
- Internal data sharing protocols
Disclosure and Safeguarding
- Permitted disclosures under the Act
- Security measures for both physical and digital records
- Considerations regarding third parties and cross-border data transfers
Access to Information and Correction Requests
- Citizen rights to access their personal data
- Procedures for responding to access requests
- Correction and annotation of records
Privacy Breach Response and Reporting
- Definition and examples of privacy breaches
- Steps for containing breaches and providing notification
- The role of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner
Privacy Governance and Program Implementation
- Developing a privacy policy and control framework
- Staff training and awareness initiatives
- Internal audits and continuous improvement processes
Case Studies and Government Scenarios
- Analyzing real-world instances of compliance failures
- Conducting mock privacy impact assessments
- Best practices in interdepartmental collaboration
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of basic public sector operations
- Familiarity with document management and citizen data workflows
- 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
