Participants will learn how to confidently handle personal information, recognise and respond to privacy risks, and lawfully share information to support better policy, programs and service delivery. The course demystifies the Information Privacy Principles (IPPs), mandatory data breach requirements, privacy impact assessments, and the new information‑sharing framework. It also includes changes to Work Procedures customised to participants work area.

Introduction

• Setting the scene
• Learning Outcomes

Data Fundamentals

• What is data, and where does it come from?
• The Data Lifecycle in your world
• 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

Changes to your SOP (customised to specific teams/areas)

• Key changes to Standard Operating Procedures
• Common Scenarios/Use Cases