Overview of Privacy Laws in Queensland

Summary:

This ‘Lunch and Learn’ online short course aims to provide staff with an understanding of the privacy laws that may be relevant to their organisation. It will discuss the rights and obligations of all staff in relation to handling personal information, including obtaining consent, providing access to personal information, and ensuring the security and confidentiality of the data they handle. It will help staff learn to identify common privacy risks and potential breaches they may encounter in their day-to-day work, such as unauthorised access to personal information, data breaches, and mishandling of sensitive data, and provide guidance on how to mitigate and respond to these risks.

Cost: Free

Date: Tuesday, 9 December 2025

Access:

We use Zoom for our online sessions
You will need a computer, tablet or smartphone that has an internet connection.
You do not need Zoom on your computer. You can copy a link into your internet browser (e.g. Chrome, Safari, Firefox).

Housing Queensland recognise that your professional development is an ongoing journey. We are dedicated to supporting your advancement.

We offer a range of fortnightly free 'Lunch and Learn' short online courses in the areas of governance, employment law and tenancy management. They are designed to meet the current and future development needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community housing organisations in Queensland.

Our free online short courses are delivered by our team and partners, who are experienced content experts dedicated to providing learning support to all participants. They will help you develop knowledge and skills to facilitate sound decision-making to build a strong and sustainable community housing organisation.

For full details of each session please download and refer to our 2025 Professional Development Handbook.