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Course Outline
Foundations of the Privacy Act
- The Act’s purpose and applicable scope
- Defining personal information
- Institutional duties and responsibilities
Managing the Collection and Use of Personal Information
- Legal authority and the principle of data minimization
- Requirements for transparency and notice
- Protocols for internal data sharing
Data Disclosure and Protection
- Authorized disclosures permitted by the Act
- Security protocols for both physical and digital records
- Considerations for third-party and cross-border data flows
Processing Access and Correction Requests
- Citizens’ rights to view their personal data
- Methodologies for addressing access requests
- Processes for correcting and annotating records
Handling Privacy Breaches and Reporting
- Identifying and understanding privacy breaches
- Procedures for containment and notification
- The role of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner
Implementing Privacy Governance and Programs
- Constructing a privacy policy and control framework
- Staff education and raising privacy awareness
- Conducting internal audits and fostering continuous improvement
Case Studies and Government Contexts
- Evaluating real-world instances of non-compliance
- Conducting simulated privacy impact assessments
- Best practices for collaboration across departments
Conclusion and Forward-Looking Steps
Requirements
- A solid grasp of fundamental public sector operations
- Experience with document management and citizen data processes
- Basic knowledge of legal or compliance duties within government
Intended Audience
- Officers responsible for access to information
- Privacy coordinators and legal analysts
- Public servants tasked with managing personal data
7 Hours
