Specialised training The Crown Solicitor's Office provides specialised training. Select a link below for more information about the training currently available and our cancellation, refund and transfer policy. 2012/2013 training dates and registration forms Privacy & Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (PPIPA) Training Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPAA) Training Seminar cancellation, refund and transfer policy Privacy & Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (PPIPA)Training The Crown Solicitor is pleased to announce a new training program, in response to requests from our clients. The Privacy & Personal Information Protection Act1998 (PPIPA)workshops have been developed to help you understand the full implications of PPIPAin your workplace. The course will give you the following outcomes: a thorough understanding of the key information protection principles ("IPPs") and how they relate to each other an introduction to the case law interpreting the key IPPs and how it affects their application in practice an understanding of the key differences between PPIPA and the HRIPA knowledge of how to apply the key IPPs through practical case studies awareness of some common pitfalls in applying privacy legislation and tips on how to avoid them. The introductory course deals with the following topics: the meaning of "personal information" and "health information" and the distinction between the two; collection of information; use of information; disclosure of information; conducting an internal review. Limited to a maximum of 30 people. The advanced course covers: access to and amendment of information; retention and security of information; exemptions to the privacy principles. Limited to a maximum of 15 people. The advanced course is a full day course and assumes knowledge of the material covered in the introductory course (a half day course). A person who was very familiar with the principles in the introductory course could attend the advanced course without attending the introductory course first but generally it is better to attend the introductory course before the advanced. Like our GIPAA training, the workshops will have a practical focus. PPIPAtraining dates 2012/2013 About the Presenter Sarah-jane Morris joined the CSO in 2004 and is a Special Counsel with the Administrative Law Practice Group. She has prepared and supervised numerous advices for government agencies, particularly in the areas of statutory interpretation, administrative law, access to information and privacy. She has instructed counsel in administrative law matters in various jurisdictions including the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, Federal Court and High Court. She also undertakes advocacy in privacy and access to information matters in the Administrative Decisions Tribunal. For further information please contact csomarketing@agd.nsw.gov.au or Nicole Smallwood, Marketing Unit, on (02) 9224 5276. Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPAA)Training As you may be aware, the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPAA)commenced on 1 July 2010. To help our clients make the transition to working under the GIPAA, the Crown Solicitor's Office is offering a series of full-day workshops. Introductory GIPAA workshop This one-day training course will cover the purpose of the GIPAA, processing a GIPAA application, fees and charges, exemptions and avenues of review or appeal. The course is designed for people with limited or no experience of Freedom of Information or the GIPAA and who want an introduction to the GIPAA and its processes. Advanced GIPAA workshop This course is for those who have completed an introductory course or have some hands-on Freedom of Information or GIPAA experience. The one-day session covers the meaning of "overriding public interest against disclosure", the impact of the applicant's identity and purpose in seeking information under the GIPAA, as well as some of the procedural aspects of the new legislation. Please note that workshops are limited to a maximum of 15 people and are for State and Local Government agencies only. Each seminar earns you CLE points - one 'unit' for each hour of attendance, excluding refreshment breaks. GIPAATraining Dates 2012/2013 For further information please contact csomarketing@agd.nsw.gov.au or Nicole Knezevic, Marketing Unit, on (02) 8224 5372. Tax Invoices and Payment Options Please note that the Registration Form is a Tax Invoice. All payments can be made by your accounts department using this document. We do not create individual Tax Invoices. We accept EFT or cheque - we do NOT have credit card facilities. Seminar Cancellation, Refund and Transfer Policy If you would like to cancel a seminar booking, you must notify CSO Marketing at least 48 hours before the seminar date by emailing csomarketing@agd.nsw.gov.au. Upon confirmation of your cancellation, a full refund will be given. Refunds will not be given for cancellations made within 48 hours of the seminar date, or if you are unable to attend on the day. Note: please cancel via email. If you would like to transfer to an alternative seminar date, or transfer your booking to a colleague within your organisation, please notify CSO Marketing at least 48 hours before the seminar date by emailing csomarketing@agd.nsw.gov.au. The decision to transfer is at the discretion of CSO Marketing and will depend on the availability of places in the relevant seminar.