Privacy Awareness
This module provides a foundational understanding of workplace privacy laws in Australia, including the handling of personal and sensitive information.
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Understanding Privacy Awareness
This module provides a foundational understanding of workplace privacy laws in Australia, including the handling of personal and sensitive information. It explains employee and organisational obligations under the Privacy Act 1988, outlines the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and highlights best practices for secure data collection, use, and storage. It also covers privacy in recruitment and how to respond to access or correction requests.
By the end of this module, you will be able to understand:
- Types of personal & sensitive information
- Rights and obligations under the act
- Privacy best practice in the workplace.
Relevant Australian Legislation:
- Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) – Governs the collection, use, disclosure, and security of personal information.
- Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) – A set of 13 principles that outline how personal information should be handled by organisations and agencies.
- Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) – May intersect with privacy rights during employment matters.
This module will take approximately 15 minutes to complete.
