Participants will learn how to handle personal information appropriately, identify and respond to privacy risks, and share information responsibly to support better policies, programs and services. The course explains key requirements in practical terms, including the Information Privacy Principles, privacy impact assessments, information breaches and the responsible information-sharing framework, as well as the Act’s interaction with freedom of information.

Introduction

• Setting the scene
• Learning Outcomes

Data Fundamentals

• What is data, and where does it come from?
• How is data collected, stored, and used?
• Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA)

PRIS Act

• Purpose of the Act
• The 11 Information Privacy Principles (IPP)
• The 5 Responsible Sharing Principles (RSP)
• Practical implications of the IPPs
• Mandatory Breach Requirements

Related Legislation

• Freedom of Information Act 1992
• Information Commissioner Act 2024