Privacy Law and Data Protection 101

This workshop is intended for leaders and/or privacy officers in BC based private or non-profit organizations. It will cover the basics of privacy law and related practices.

• If you are an private or non-profit organization in BC, you should have a privacy officer.
• In many circumstances your clients have a right to know about the personal information that you collect about them.
• You can reduce your risk of fines and/or liability by making your organization aware of your obligations related to the collection, use and disclosure of your customer's information.  

Learning Outcomes:

Attendance at this workshop will provide a basic understanding of how BC based private or non-profit organizations should manage sensitive information to be compliant with the relevant laws and best practices.

We cover:

• What privacy rules and laws apply to my organization.
• Standard practices and procedures around collection, use and disclosure of personal information.
• An overview on requirements for advertising or fundraising campaigns.
• When someone requests information from your organization.
• What to do if you have concerns about how someone in your organization is collecting, using or disclosing sensitive information.
• Resources and Q & A.

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