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Course Outline
Foundations of the Privacy Act
- Objectives and applicability of the Act
- Defining personal information
- Duties of institutions
Gathering and Utilizing Personal Information
- Legal authority and the principle of data minimization
- Requirements for transparency and notice
- Protocols for internal data exchange
Disclosure and Protection
- Authorized disclosures permitted under the Act
- Security controls for both physical and digital records
- Considerations regarding third parties and cross-border transfers
Handling Access Requests and Corrections
- Citizens' rights to access their personal data
- Procedures for addressing access requests
- Correcting records and adding annotations
Managing Privacy Breaches and Reporting
- Defining breaches and illustrative examples
- Procedures for containing and notifying breaches
- The role of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner
Establishing Privacy Governance and Programs
- Formulating a privacy policy and control structure
- Enhancing staff training and awareness
- Conducting internal audits and fostering continuous improvement
Real-World Scenarios and Case Studies
- Evaluating actual compliance failures
- Performing simulated privacy impact assessments
- Best practices for collaboration across departments
Conclusion and Future Actions
Requirements
- A solid grasp of fundamental public sector operations
- Knowledge of document management and citizen data processing workflows
- General understanding of legal or compliance duties within government entities
Target Audience
- Officers responsible for access to information
- Privacy coordinators and legal specialists
- Public servants tasked with managing personal data
7 Hours
