Information Privacy (Australian Law)

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This course will ensure you receive a comprehensive understanding of the Australian Information Privacy laws.

What you will achieve after going on the course

Gain a thorough understanding of the principles and applications of Australian Information Privacy laws.
Develop skills to identify and address privacy-related issues faced by customers.
Master the integration of records management with effective privacy management practices.

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The problems that customers are facing

Problem 1

Privacy breaches: Exposure of sensitive personal data leading to loss of trust and potential legal consequences for businesses.

Problem 2

Customer concerns: Difficulty in understanding how their data is used or shared, resulting in a lack of confidence in the services provided.

Problem 3

Record handling inefficiencies: Problems with accessing important information and potential non-compliance with regulatory requirements due to inefficient storage and management.

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Virtual, Instructor-Led Course

Led by a live instructor, learn virtually (via Microsoft Teams) alongside a small group of other students. Find and book a scheduled course date below.

Duration

3 hours

Certification

Certificate of Completion

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About this course

We're all increasingly aware of the value of our personal information and the risk of it being misused. Effective privacy management enables your organisation to respond to the concerns of your customers and community.

This comprehensive course is designed to provide participants with an in-depth overview of the Australian Information Privacy laws. Throughout the course, participants will explore key principles, compliance obligations, and best practices to ensure adherence to privacy regulations in Australia.

The course is structured into three focused hours, each dedicated to different aspects of the Australian Privacy Act, offering practical insights and actionable strategies to implement effective data protection measures within organisations.

Agenda

What is privacy?
Public interest in privacy – recent breaches, digital natives, what are people concerned about?
What are the risks for organisations?
Regulatory landscape – privacy laws in Australia; who do they apply to, key concepts, common principles and compliance obligations.
What is privacy management and its role in the broader information governance environment? (roles).
Role of records and information professionals – practical insights and actionable strategies for privacy best practices drawing on established tools and processes.

Learning Objectives

Understand the key principles of the Australian Information Privacy laws.
Identify and fulfil compliance obligations under the Australian Privacy Act.
Implement best practices to ensure adherence to privacy regulations in Australia.
Apply practical insights and actionable strategies to manage data protection within organisations effectively.

Benefits

The course offers practical insights and actionable strategies for privacy best practices, drawing on your established records and information management program.