Certificate in Information Access and Protection of Privacy

This online program focuses on the theories, concepts, principles, issues, and best practices involved in the appropriate administration of access and privacy legislation such as FOIP, PIPEDA, ATIA, and others. Complex legislation, practices, and application in the public and private sectors are also explored.

A balance between privacy and transparency is a crucial issue in a democracy. Access and privacy legislation seeks to achieve this delicate balance. It is important as well as challenging to clearly understand how access and privacy principles are applied.

What You’ll Learn

• Explore issues in privacy theories, best practices, and exercising sound judgment.
• Develop the practical skills necessary to become effective information rights administrators.
• Share information and network with information rights industry leaders and experts from across Canada as you learn and grow into this new profession.
• Understand how access to information and protection of privacy impact information/records management, IT and security.