PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION ACT (PDPA) TRAINING
Course Introduction
This program equips participants with essential knowledge on the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA 2010) and Personal Data Protection Standards 2015. It provides practical insights on compliance, data protection planning, and risk management to minimize unlawful use or dissemination of personal data.
Objectives
- Understand the application of PDPA 2010 and implications of non-compliance
- Align workplace processes with data protection requirements
- Strengthen data integrity and business continuity
- Detect and prevent unauthorized use of personal data
- Develop a Risk-Based Compliance Inspection Plan
Who Should Attend
- All employers & employees across industries
Lessons Module
Day 1:
- Why PDPA 2010 was enacted (identity theft, data loss, fraud cases)
- Overview of PDPA 2010 & Standards 2015
- Data User & Data Subject definitions
- Organizational Compliance Framework
- Personal Data & Commercial Transactions
- Sensitive Personal Data & Processing
- Group Activity: Processing & Mind Mapping
Day 2:
- Principles of Data Protection (7 principles with case studies)
- Crime Prevention & Data Protection
- Transfer of Data Overseas
- Rights of Data Subject
- Offences & Liabilities under PDPA
- Enforcement Mechanisms & Commissioner roles
- Information Security Policies
- Risk Management & Assessment (ISO 31000)
- Recap & Closing
Benefits
- Improved understanding of PDPA 2010 & compliance standards
- Awareness of organizational responsibilities in handling personal data
- Ability to identify risks, prevent breaches & strengthen data security
- Practical exposure to enforcement, risk assessment & compliance tools
- 2 Days Programme
- 9:00am to 5:00pm
Training & Workshop Methodologies
- Virtual online training via Zoom
- Interactive lectures & discussions
- Case studies & real-life examples
- Breakout group activities & workshops
- Mind mapping & recap sessions
