Data safety workshop Preventing managing privacy breaches Privacy

Data safety workshop: Preventing & managing privacy breaches Privacy Awareness Week 2013, Privacy Commissioner workshop 1 May 2013 Colin Mac. Donald Government Chief Information Officer

Information management cornerstone • Good information management is fundamental to everything we do • Good practices protect privacy • Breaches highlight the challenges in protecting personal information Department of Internal Affairs

Information sharing is growing • Is privacy an outdated concept? • Concepts of privacy are a social construct and they change • Choice is a critical factor Department of Internal Affairs

Public trust & confidence are crucial • The public must be able to trust us to keep their private information private • Assurance of privacy that meets individuals’ concerns is essential to innovation Department of Internal Affairs

Expectations of government services • Better Public Services focus on results • Services will be digital by default • Privacy & security built in from the start • Technology driving people’s expectations Department of Internal Affairs

Good governance & controls • Good governance & management essential to improving privacy and security Controls o Oversight o Assurance o The “three lines of defence” • Information security & privacy risks are • business issues Owners of systems accountable for security Department of Internal Affairs

Leadership of government’s response • Information Privacy and Security Reference Group • Taking the lead across government • Staying ahead of changes as more services go digital Department of Internal Affairs