Privacy essentials: understanding personal information

Overview

Delivery method

Online

Duration

1 h

Audience

All staff

Description

As a public servant, understanding your role in the collection, use, and protection of personal information is essential. In this course, you will learn to identify personal information and familiarize yourself with the key principles for handling it responsibly. You will also learn effective risk management and mitigation measures, and receive a brief overview of privacy breach management to help you navigate and respond to potential risks.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Identify personal information
• Apply key principles for handling personal information responsibly
• Understand privacy risk management and mitigation measures
• Know when to consult AAFC’s Privacy Compliance Unit for guidance