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Gain insights on privacy practices, information management, and government services at the Privacy Awareness Workshop. Learn about the challenges in protecting personal information and the importance of public trust. Discover how technology influences privacy expectations and the significance of good governance and controls. Stay ahead in ensuring privacy and security in a digital era.
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Data safety workshop:Preventing & managing privacy breaches Privacy Awareness Week 2013, Privacy Commissioner workshop 1 May 2013 Colin MacDonald Government Chief Information Officer
Information management cornerstone • Good information management is fundamental to everything we do • Good practices protect privacy • Breaches highlight the challenges in protecting personal information
Information sharing is growing • Is privacy an outdated concept? • Concepts of privacy are a social construct and they change • Choice is a critical factor
Public trust & confidence are crucial • The public must be able to trust us to keep their private information private • Assurance of privacy that meets individuals’ concerns is essential to innovation
Expectations of government services • Better Public Services focus on results • Services will be digital by default • Privacy & security built in from the start • Technology driving people’s expectations
The “three lines of defence” Good governance & controls • Good governance & management essential to improving privacy and security • Controls • Oversight • Assurance • Information security & privacy risks are business issues • Owners of systems accountable for security
Leadership of government’s response • Information Privacy and Security Reference Group • Taking the lead across government • Staying ahead of changes as more services go digital