Privacy & AI Governance: Complying with the Privacy Act

Master Privacy & AI Governance in Compliance with the Privacy Act Stay ahead in the...

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About This Course

Master Privacy & AI Governance in Compliance with the Privacy Act

Stay ahead in the rapidly evolving digital landscape with our Privacy & AI Governance: Complying with the Privacy Act course. Designed for data officers, compliance managers, AI specialists, and organisational leaders in Australia, this course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills to manage AI-enabled systems while complying with the Privacy Act 1988 and national privacy regulations.

As artificial intelligence becomes integral to business operations, organisations must adopt robust data stewardship practices, implement APP governance controls, and assess privacy risks for high-risk AI systems. This program covers regulatory foundations, privacy impact assessments, AI governance frameworks, ethical protocols, and enterprise oversight, ensuring participants can apply privacy-compliant AI practices across the AI lifecycle.

Through structured online modules, interactive quizzes, and a final assessment, participants develop actionable skills to implement AI governance frameworks, manage privacy risks, and ensure regulatory compliance. By the end of the course, learners will be prepared to lead AI governance initiatives, mitigate data privacy risks, and maintain ethical standards in AI-enabled operations.

Why Take This Course?

  • Comprehensive Privacy & AI Knowledge: Learn regulatory foundations, APP governance controls, and advanced privacy impact assessment methodologies for AI systems.
  • Australian Compliance Focus: Understand requirements under the Privacy Act 1988, sectoral compliance duties, and national privacy obligations.
  • Practical, Actionable Skills: Apply AI governance frameworks, risk engineering, and incident response protocols to your organisation.
  • Career and Organisational Benefits: Enhance your professional credentials with a recognised certificate demonstrating expertise in privacy, AI governance, and ethical compliance.

What You'll Learn

  • Understand Privacy Act obligations, APP requirements, NDB rules and recent reform priorities
  • Navigate AI risk categories, legal exposure and the roles of OAIC, ACCC, ASIC and APRA
  • Apply APP governance controls across data use, disclosure, cross-border transfers and security
  • Embed privacy-by-design principles throughout the AI development lifecycle
  • Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments using the OAIC framework for high-risk AI systems
  • Apply ISO/IEC 42001, national ethics principles and explainability controls to AI governance
  • Manage AI risks including bias, model drift and manipulation through continuous monitoring
  • Meet sector-specific compliance duties and execute NDB incident response protocols

Requirements

No strict academic requirements, though a background in data privacy, AI development, or compliance will be beneficial.

Certification

Certification

Upon successful completion, learners will receive a Digital Certificate from the Australian Compliance Institute. This certification demonstrates your expertise in Privacy & AI Governance, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and ethical AI standards.

Certification

Course Curriculum

6 sections20 lectures2 to 4 Hours
▶ 1.1 Personal & Sensitive Information Requirements
▶ 1.2 APP Obligations, NDB Rules & Recent Reforms
▶ 1.3 AI Categories, Risk Levels & Legal Exposure
▶ 1.4 Roles of OAIC, ACCC, ASIC, APRA & AHPRA
▶ Module 01 Quiz
▶ 2.1 APP Governance & Transparency Duties
▶ 2.2 Data Use, Disclosure & Cross-Border Controls
▶ 2.3 Data Integrity, Security & Rights Management
▶ 2.4 Embedding Privacy-by-Design in AI
▶ Module 02 Quiz
▶ 3.1 OAIC PIA Framework & Risk Profiling
▶ 3.2 AI Impact Analysis & Transparency Factors
▶ 3.3 De-identification & PET Requirements
▶ 3.4 Producing PIA Reports (Australian Examples)
▶ Module 03 Quiz
▶ 4.1 National Ethics Principles & AI6 Guidance
▶ 4.2 ISO/IEC 42001 & Governance Models
▶ 4.3 Explainability & Human Oversight Controls
▶ 4.4 Governance Roles, Committees & Assurance
▶ Module 04 Quiz
▶ 5.1 AI Risk Types: Bias, Drift & Manipulation
▶ 5.2 Secure Development & Continuous Monitoring
▶ 5.3 Sector Compliance: Finance, Health, Public Sector
▶ 5.4 Incident Response & NDB Reporting Protocols
▶ Module 05 Quiz

Frequently Asked Questions

This course helps learners understand Privacy Act compliance, AI governance principles, data protection responsibilities, and ethical AI practices within modern Australian workplaces and digital environments.

Strong privacy and AI governance practices help organisations protect sensitive data, reduce compliance risks, improve cybersecurity awareness, support ethical AI use, and meet evolving Australian privacy regulations.


Participants will learn regulatory foundations, APP governance controls, privacy impact assessment methodologies, AI governance frameworks, ethical protocols, risk engineering, and incident response strategies


Professionals responsible for AI-enabled systems, data governance, privacy compliance, and regulatory oversight in Australia seeking to implement Privacy Act-aligned frameworks.

Yes. Upon successful completion of the course and assessment, learners will receive a Digital Certificate.


No prior experience is required. This course is suitable for beginners, professionals, managers, and learners looking to build practical industry knowledge and skills

The course is designed to be completed within 2–4 hours and is fully online and self-paced, allowing you to learn at your convenience.

This course teaches you how to develop and implement AI governance frameworks that ensure your AI systems are transparent, fair, and compliant with privacy laws, including ethical decision-making processes.

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