GOVERNANCE

Commitment 5.3.1 – We will improve access to information and the protection of privacy by:
Ensuring online training is available on access to information and protection of privacy requirements for GNWT employees as well as employees of territorial public bodies.

The Department of Justice launched the online Access to Information and Protection of Privacy General Awareness Course for GNWT employees and employees of territorial public bodies in March 2017. The course consists of six modules relating to access to information and protection of privacy.

Upon completion of the course, employees will have a better understanding of the legislation, the obligations of employees in relation to protection of privacy, the rights of individuals to access records, and the simple steps employees can take to protect the records and information they handle.

The Department of Justice will continue to promote the new online course to GNWT employees and employees of territorial public bodies. Steps undertaken to make online training available to GNWT employees included developing the online training (Milestone 1), launching the online training course (Milestone 2), adjusting the training modules based on employee feedback (Milestone 3), and revising the training course to ensure it reflects the amended ATIPP Act when it comes into force (Milestone 4).

Related Mandate Commitments:

• Commitment 5.3.1 - We will improve access to information and the protection of privacy by: Developing and proposing amendments to the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (ATIPP Act).

• Commitment 5.3.1 - We will improve access to information and the protection of privacy by: Creating a GNWT privacy framework and management programs, so that the privacy protections in the ATIPP Act are administered consistently and fairly.