Policies & Guidelines

Employee awareness training

The Mount Royal University Access and Privacy Office provides training to University Faculty and Staff on various legislative and operational topics.

These (1 hour) awareness sessions advise employees on best practices, which help the University fulfill its legislative obligations.

To inquire about training sessions listed below (individually or for your team) - use the online sign-up form or contact:

Jeremy Duffin
Information Management & Privacy Advisor

E-mail: foip@mtroyal.ca
Phone: 403.440.7288

A record of training is maintained by the Mount Royal University Access and Privacy Office and sessions can also be customized to the unique needs of the Department.
Awareness training - program guide

The Protection of Privacy Act - (POPA 101) Awareness Training:

Learn the basics! This session provides a (1 hour) overview of the Act and its requirements on how University employees must collect, use, disclose, and protect identifiable personal information. Best practices concerning the protection of privacy and disclosing personal information appropriately are discussed in this session. Additionally, the Access to Information request process in accordance with the Alberta Access to Information Act will be provided.

 

The Protection of Privacy Act - (Data Matching 101) Awareness Training:

This (1 hour) session will review the new Protection of Privacy Act (the "POPA") requirements specifically for Data Matching activities.

*It is recommended that participants take POPA 101 first to determine whether Data Matching 101 is required. 

 

Records and Information Management - (RIM 101) Awareness Training:

This (1 hour) session reviews the following records management processes and principles at Mount Royal University.

Records and Information Management:

  • Discussion on Information, records, and data
  • Official records
  • Transitory records
  • Filing and managing records
  • Digital records
  • Google Drive and directories 
  • Mount Royal University Records Retention Schedule
  • The secure destruction of records (digital / physical)
 
Cybersecurity Awareness Training (ITS):
Cybersecurity threats are constantly evolving, and all employees play a critical role in protecting Mount Royal University from malicious attacks. Information Technology Services (ITS) delivers informative and engaging cybersecurity awareness training through the CIRA Security Awareness platform.
Employees can login to access the platform (here).