Understanding IT Ethics & Privacy for Professionals: Part 3 – Contribute to Privacy Policy
This is the third microlearning in the Understanding IT Ethics & Privacy for Professionals learning path. As the third part, you’ll contribute to revising and implementing privacy policies in line with legislation, communicate updates to personnel, and test the security and integrity of information systems to ensure compliance and trust.
13-20 hours (Self-paced)
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AUD $48 per month, billed annually
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What You'll Learn?
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Update privacy policies and codes of ethics to reflect current laws.
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Implement new work procedures aligned with the Privacy Act 1988 and APPs.
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Communicate and train personnel on revised privacy practices.
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Test data integrity, confidentiality, and system availability.
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Ensure continuous monitoring and policy compliance.
Additional Learning Benefits
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Courses like this one can contribute to university credit and industry certifications.
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Many ICT units align with industry-recognised certifications from global technology partners, such as Microsoft, Google, and other leading providers—offering clear pathways to international recognition.
Topics Covered
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Privacy Policy Updates
APPs Consent Data Security
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Implementation Strategies
Training Communication Rollout
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System Testing
Integrity Confidentiality Availability
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Compliance Assurance
Monitoring Continuous Improvement
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
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By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
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Revise and implement compliant privacy policies.
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Communicate ethical and legislative updates effectively.
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Test and validate information security frameworks.
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Promote awareness of privacy obligations across the organisation.
Learning Pathway
SSC Online provides a flexible learning journey designed to support your goals—whether you’re upskilling, pursuing formal qualifications, or preparing for university or industry certification.
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Essential / Premium Plan: Build your knowledge and skills with flexible, self-paced learning. Access up to 100 microlearnings across high-demand fields like business, IT, project management, and cyber security.
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Microlearnings: Finish all microlearnings in this pathway to build practical skills and prepare for the accredited unit.
Go Further
Accredited Units (available via Professional Plan or pay-per-certification). Complete formal assessments to earn a Statement of Attainment for nationally recognized units of competency.
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Full Qualifications: Stack your accredited units to progress toward a full nationally recognised qualification.
Your Future Pathways
After completing full qualifications or selected accredited units, you can::
- Gain credit transfer to Australian universities toward a bachelor's degree (selected units only).
- Sit for industry-recognised certification exams (e.g., CompTIA, Azure, AWS, and others) in selected ICT units only.
- Enhance your employability skills with industry-ready credentials.
*Credit transfer and certification opportunities are available for selected units only.
Certificates Included
Australian Accredited Certification (AQF Certificate)
(Available through formal qualification pathway - Professional Track)
Statement of Attainment for accredited unit
(Unlock when you add Accredited Certification or Professional Track)
SkillX Professional Certificate
(Essential & Premium)
Unlimited access to all SSC-developed courses in our micro-credential library.
Get this course, plus full access to all SSC skills and certification courses, with our Essential Plan. Learn more
AUD $48 per month, billed annually
$59 billed monthly
Do you have a SkillX code? Apply below or during checkout.
Unlimited access to all SSC-developed courses in our micro-credential library.
Get this course, plus full access to all SSC skills and certification courses, with our Premium Plan. Learn more
AUD $96 per month, billed annually
$120 billed monthly
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- Start learning instantly