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Duration 7 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to the Privacy Act
- The intent and extent of the Act
- Definitions regarding personal information
- Institutional responsibilities
Collection and Use of Personal Information
- Legal authority and data minimization principles
- Transparency and notification requirements
- Protocols for internal sharing
Disclosure and Safeguarding
- Disclosures permitted under the Act
- Security controls for physical and digital records
- Considerations for third parties and cross-border data flows
Access to Information and Correction Requests
- Citizens' rights to access their personal data
- Procedures for addressing requests
- Methods for correcting and annotating records
Privacy Breach Response and Reporting
- Defining and illustrating breaches
- Steps for containing breaches and issuing notifications
- The role of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner
Privacy Governance and Program Implementation
- Formulating a privacy policy and control framework
- Staff training and fostering awareness
- Conducting internal audits and pursuing continuous improvement
Case Studies and Government Scenarios
- Examining real-world compliance failures
- Conducting mock privacy impact assessments
- Best practices for interdepartmental cooperation
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A solid grasp of fundamental public sector operations
- Experience with document management and citizen data processes
- General knowledge of legal or compliance duties within the government
Target Audience
- Access to information officers
- Privacy coordinators and legal analysts
- Public servants tasked with handling personal data
