Privacy and Data Protection (Australian Privacy Principles)
A practical, visual introduction to Australian privacy law for everyday work. Learn what the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) requires, what the 13 Australian Privacy Principles say about collecting, using, storing, securing and disclosing personal information, the rights individuals have over their own data and how the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme works, as paced slides with diagrams, a workplace decision scenario, quick self-checks and notes on how privacy laws differ across states and territories.
~40 minutes100% online, self-paced6 months access from the day of course start
What You Will Learn
Explain the purpose of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and what counts as personal and sensitive information
Identify who must comply with the Australian Privacy Principles and the extra protection sensitive information receives
Describe how personal information must be collected, used, disclosed and secured across the 13 APPs
Outline an individual's right to access and correct the personal information an organisation holds about them
Recognise an eligible data breach and the steps required under the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme
Course Content
1. The Privacy Act and personal information
2. Collecting personal information the right way
3. Using, disclosing and sharing information
4. Keeping data accurate, secure and accessible
5. The Notifiable Data Breaches scheme
6. Apply it: a workplace decision scenario
Final Assessment - 10 questions, 80% pass mark, retakes available
Who This Course Is For
All staff who collect, access, handle or store personal information, including office, customer service, HR, IT, records and management roles.
Accreditation: This is a non-accredited awareness course. It provides general information about the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles and is not legal advice. It is not a substitute for your organisation's own privacy policy, for role-specific privacy obligations or for guidance from the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) on a specific matter.
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$39 per person
$39.00
Prices are in Australian dollars and include GST.
Duration
~40 minutes
Format
100% online, self-paced
Lessons
6
Assessment
10 questions (80% to pass)
Certificate
Instant, verifiable
Access period
6 months access from the day of course start
Who it’s for
All staff who collect, access, handle or store personal information, including office, customer service, HR, IT, records and management roles.
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