Privacy and Data Protection

An understanding of the Privacy Act and the importance of data protection is essential for all employees. This short, one-hour duration module explores the Privacy Act 1988, and how it has evolved and increased in significance over time with the continued evolution of technology and the sophistication of cybercrime. The module covers the difference between personal and sensitive information and other key considerations of privacy and data protection. It explores the implications of data breaches, key obligations under privacy legislation, recent case studies, and some best-practice approaches.