PRIS Act Masterclass for WA AI and Data Leaders

Understand the PRIS Act in practice, assess AI and data risks, and build a practical readiness checklist for your next project. Understand what the PRIS Act means for AI, data sharing, privacy, and automated decision-making in Western Australia. New privacy and information-sharing requirements can affect how organisations design, assess, and govern AI and data projects. This practical masterclass helps WA leaders understand the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act (PRIS Act) and consider what it means for real AI and data initiatives. Using practical case scenarios covering biometric information, Privacy Impact Assessments, and automated decision-making, you will work through key obligations, identify potential risks, and build a practical readiness checklist for an AI or data project. Who this is for This session is designed for: • WA public-sector leaders and policy professionals • Local government officers and technology leaders • NFP executives and programme leads • AI and data project managers • Risk, privacy, compliance, and governance professionals • Leaders responsible for AI or data initiatives No advanced technical background is required. What we will do together • Understand the PRIS Act in practice: Explore the privacy and information-sharing considerations that may affect AI and data projects in WA. • Examine automated decision-making: Consider where automated or AI-supported decisions may create privacy, bias, fairness, and accountability risks. • Work through practical cases: Use scenarios involving biometric information, PIAs, and automated decision-making to apply the concepts to realistic project situations. • Identify governance requirements: Consider what should be documented, reviewed, monitored, and escalated when AI or data is involved. • Build your PRIS readiness checklist: Apply the learning to one AI or data project and create a practical checklist for your next steps. What you will take home • A practical PRIS Readiness Checklist • An AI and Data Governance Review • Practical considerations for automated decision-making • A clear set of next steps for your AI or data project Good to know Please bring your laptop for the practical activities and, where possible, a general AI or data project to use as a reference. Do not bring confidential, personal, or sensitive information. No previous PRIS Act or AI experience is required. This is a practical professional development masterclass and does not constitute legal advice, compliance certification, or a formal legal assessment of your organisation. ========================================== Refund and Cancellation Policy Cancellation Windows • 14+ days before: Full transfer to another session or course credit (less platform fees). Refunds are at WA AI Hub’s discretion and may incur an admin fee. • 7–13 days before: Transfer or credit only, subject to availability. No cash refunds for change-of-mind. • Less than 7 days before: No refunds, credits, or transfers for change-of-mind. Exceptional circumstances considered at our discretion. • No-show/Partial attendance: No refund or credit is provided, except as required by Australian Consumer Law. Substitutions & Changes • Substitutions: Permitted up to 24 hours before the session. Please provide attendee details in writing. • Organiser Changes: If we cancel or significantly reschedule, you will receive a full transfer, credit, or refund per Australian Consumer Law. Our services include guarantees that cannot be excluded under Australian Consumer Law. Platform fees may be non-refundable if retained by the third-party provider. How to request a remedy Email Junita at [email protected] or call (08) 6156 4865. Include your name, session title, and booking reference. By registering, you acknowledge this policy and your statutory rights under Australian Consumer Law. #PRISAct #AIPrivacy #AIGovernance #DataGovernance #ResponsibleAI #AutomatedDecisionMaking #PrivacyImpactAssessment #AICompliance #WAInnovation #WesternAustralia