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Asia’s Largest Network of Data Protection Officers and Professionals

About the Data Protection Excellence (DPEX) Network

The Data Protection Excellence (DPEX) Network is an initiative by Straits Interactive and the first of its kind facility in the ASEAN region whose aim is to provide leadership, best practices, training, research and support for all things surrounding data privacy from an operational perspective.

Benefits for DPEX Network members

Connect with Asia’s largest Data Protection and Data Governance community and benefit from peer sharing

Attend curated workshop series suitable for the different stages of your data protection journey

Earn CPD/CPE points to maintain your certifications by participating in our activities

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