EXIAPP 8178 - Personal Information Data Collection, Use and Disclosure
Course Description
Discuss the fundamental concept of consent for the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information. Learn about key aspects of the Canadian legislative framework for personal information data and security, both for the public (The Privacy Act) and the private sector (The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act). Get an overview of the various provincial and territorial privacy acts, to illustrate the variety of approaches adopted to address personal information data and security.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course would be of interest to government employees (federal, provincial, and municipal), government agencies, private sector employees, and anyone who wants to learn about the core issues related to privacy and data security.
Notes
Fully online asynchronous course, accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.All learning materials are provided through eClass at no additional cost.
This is a 21-hour elective course for the IAPP Certificate and also one of three courses required for the Microcredential in Data Privacy and Security.
Applies Towards the Following Programs
- Data Privacy and Security Series : Courses in the Series
- Information Access and Protection of Privacy Certificate : Elective Courses