Join representatives from Simpson Grierson and ALGIM as they share information on Privacy Law and how to manage risks around data privacy and cybersecurity with the sector.
- 17 Feb 2021
- 11:00 - 12:00
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- 250.00 (plus GST) Members
- 250.00 (plus GST) Non Members
About this event
The new Privacy Act 2020 requires reporting of serious data breaches to the Privacy Commissioner and affected people. Data needs to be kept safe and treated with care. Managing IT risks takes a whole of organisation approach, and information breaches carry significant reputational risks.
Simpson Grierson’s Kathryn McLean, Tony Krzyzewski from the Global Cyber Alliance and Geoff Barnard from Tauranga City Council
will look at the privacy responsibilities for local authorities under the new law and how to manage information risk in your organisation.
The cost for this webinar $250+GST per council.
Only one person is required to complete the registration on the Taituarā website, details on how to access the online event will be emailed directly to this person closer to the event start date. This information can then be shared with all staff in your council who wish to participate in the live session.
If you are unable to attend the live session a recording will be made available withing one week. Recordings can be distributed to all staff at any council who have registered.
Presenters
Kathryn McLean
Senior Associate, Simpson Grierson Read ProfileKathryn McLean
Senior Associate, Simpson GriersonKathryn is a Senior Associate in Simpson Grierson's local government and environment group in Wellington. She often helps councils respond to requests for official information or personal information, and to handle complaints made to the Ombudsmen and Privacy Commissioner. Kathryn also advises councils on a wide range of issues under the Local Government Act 2002, including decision-making and consultation, meeting requirements and Standing Orders, making and reviewing bylaws, elections, and CCO governance. She is also experienced in advising elected members on conflicts of interest, including bias and predetermination issues and disqualifying contracts. Kathryn really enjoys working with her council clients, helping them to help their communities.
Tony Krzyzewski
Ambassador for the Global Cyber Alliance Read ProfileTony Krzyzewski
Ambassador for the Global Cyber AllianceTony Krzyzewski is one of New Zealand's cybersecurity pioneers with a quarter of a century of experience in the sector. He is a Fellow of the Institute of IT Professionals, an Ambassador for the Global Cyber Alliance, and was recently appointed as New Zealand Convenor for Information Security, Cybersecurity and Privacy Standards on the International Standards Organisation. Tony was a contributor to the development of CIS Controls version 7.1 which form the core of the ALGIM Local Government Cybersecurity Framework.
Geoff Barnard
Head Of Practice and Operations Read ProfileGeoff Barnard
Head Of Practice and OperationsGeoff Barnard is the Head of Practice and Operations for Tauranga City Council with over 25 years in the ICT sector. He has led large multinational teams and projects in the oil and gas sector based in the UK, he has setup and run multiple ICT businesses both in the UK and NZ and spent nearly a decade as a consultant working in the ICT sector prior to joining the council. Geoff currently leads a team delivering ICT Operations, Finance, Procurement, Engineering, Networks and Security for the Council.