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Course Outline
Overview of the Privacy Act
- Objectives and applicability of the Act
- Definition and classification of personal information
- Responsibilities of federal institutions
Collection and Utilization of Personal Information
- Legal basis and the principle of data minimization
- Requirements for transparency and providing notice
- Protocols for internal data sharing
Disclosure and Data Protection
- Permitted disclosures as outlined in the Act
- Security protocols for physical and digital records
- Considerations for third-party and cross-border transfers
Handling Access and Correction Requests
- Citizens' right to access their personal data
- Standard procedures for processing requests
- Methods for correcting records and adding annotations
Managing Privacy Breaches and Reporting
- Defining privacy breaches with relevant examples
- Procedures for containing breaches and issuing notifications
- The role of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner
Privacy Governance and Program Execution
- Formulating privacy policies and control frameworks
- Training staff and fostering privacy awareness
- Conducting internal audits and pursuing continuous improvement
Case Studies and Government Scenarios
- Reviewing real-world instances of non-compliance
- Conducting simulated privacy impact assessments
- Best practices for interdepartmental cooperation
Recap and Future Actions
Requirements
- A solid grasp of fundamental public sector operations
- Knowledge of document management and citizen data processing workflows
- General awareness of legal and compliance duties within the government
Target Audience
- Access to information officers
- Privacy coordinators and legal analysts
- Public servants tasked with managing personal data
7 Hours
