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Course Outline
Overview of the Privacy Act
- Objectives and scope of the Act
- Defining personal information
- Institutional duties
Collection and Utilization of Personal Information
- Legal authority and the principle of data minimization
- Transparency and notification requirements
- Protocols for internal data sharing
Disclosure and Security
- Allowed disclosures under the Act
- Protective measures for physical and digital records
- Considerations for third parties and cross-border data flows
Managing Access to Information and Correction Requests
- Citizen rights regarding access to personal data
- Processes for addressing information requests
- Correcting and annotating records
Handling Privacy Breaches and Reporting
- Identifying and exemplifying privacy breaches
- Procedures for containing breaches and issuing notifications
- The role of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner
Privacy Governance and Program Rollout
- Creating privacy policies and control frameworks
- Staff education and awareness initiatives
- Internal audits and strategies for continuous improvement
Case Studies and Public Sector Scenarios
- Reviewing real-world instances of non-compliance
- Conducting mock privacy impact assessments
- Best practices for cross-departmental cooperation
Conclusions and Future Actions
Requirements
- A basic understanding of 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
