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Course Outline
Overview of the Privacy Act
- The purpose and extent of the Act
- Defining personal information
- Responsibilities of institutions
Gathering and Utilising Personal Information
- Legal authority and the principle of data minimisation
- Requirements for transparency and notification
- Protocols for internal information sharing
Disclosure and Protection Measures
- Disclosures permitted under the Act
- Security protocols for physical and digital records
- Considerations for third-party and cross-border interactions
Access to Information and Correction Requests
- Citizens’ rights to view personal data
- Processes for addressing such requests
- Amending and annotating records
Addressing and Reporting Privacy Breaches
- Understanding and illustrating breaches
- Procedures for containing and notifying breaches
- The function of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner
Privacy Governance and Program Rollout
- Formulating privacy policies and control frameworks
- Staff education and raising awareness
- Internal audits and strategies for ongoing improvement
Case Studies and Public Sector Scenarios
- Examining real-world instances of compliance shortcomings
- Conducting mock privacy impact assessments
- Best practices for cross-departmental cooperation
Recap and Future Actions
Requirements
- A foundational grasp of public sector operations
- Knowledge of document handling and citizen data processes
- A general awareness of legal or compliance duties within the government
Intended Learners
- Access to information officers
- Privacy coordinators and legal analysts
- Public servants tasked with managing personal data
7 Hours
