Privacy and Confidentiality Training: Mandatory Data Breach Notification for GP, Admin, and Nursing Staff in General Practice
This course provides essential knowledge on managing privacy, confidentiality, and data breach notifications in general practice settings. Healthcare professionals, including GPs, admin, and nursing staff, will understand how to identify data breaches, what constitutes an "eligible data breach," and the necessary steps to take when such incidents occur. The course aims to ensure compliance with data protection regulations and safeguard sensitive patient information.
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Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Understand the concept of a data breach and its impact on patient privacy and confidentiality.
- Define and identify what constitutes an ‘eligible data breach’ under current data protection laws.
- Recognize the steps to take immediately following an eligible data breach, including notification requirements.
- Understand the legal and ethical obligations surrounding patient information and how to mitigate the risks of data breaches.
- Familiarize with the Mandatory Data Breach Notification procedures as per the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
- Develop knowledge on record-keeping, reporting, and mitigating future risks in the event of a breach.
- Know when to seek legal or professional assistance and when to involve relevant authorities or agencies.
Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Understand the concept of a data breach and its impact on patient privacy and confidentiality.
- Define and identify what constitutes an ‘eligible data breach’ under current data protection laws.
- Recognize the steps to take immediately following an eligible data breach, including notification requirements.
- Understand the legal and ethical obligations surrounding patient information and how to mitigate the risks of data breaches.
- Familiarize with the Mandatory Data Breach Notification procedures as per the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
- Develop knowledge on record-keeping, reporting, and mitigating future risks in the event of a breach.
- Know when to seek legal or professional assistance and when to involve relevant authorities or agencies.
Modules
Module 1
Understanding Data Breaches
Module 2
Defining ‘Eligible Data Breach’
Module 3
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Frequently Asked Questions
The course covers data breaches, eligible data breaches, privacy obligations under the Privacy Act 1988, Australian Privacy Principles, mandatory data breach notification, and staff responsibilities in general practice.
Yes, participants will receive a certificate of completion once the course has been successfully completed.
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This course is suitable for GPs, administrative staff, and nursing staff working in general practice who handle patient information and data.




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