Certified Information Privacy Professional/China (CIPP/CN)
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Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% training attendance and pass the associated assessment in order to be eligible for course fee funding. Click here for more information.
NEXT INTAKE INFORMATION
13 – 15 Jan 2027 [Open for Registration]
Mode of Delivery: Online
*Online registration will close 5 calendar days before the course start date or once the maximum class size is met, whichever comes first.
The Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL), the first piece of legislation in the Mainland dedicated to the protection of personal information, was passed by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress on 20 August 2021 and was effective from 1 November 2021. The PIPL includes among its mandates the requirement for Personal information processors that process personal information up to the threshold as prescribed by the national cyberspace authorities to appoint PIPO (personal information protection officers) who shall be responsible for supervising the personal information processing activities and the implementation of protective measures. There’s a lot to know, there’s a lot at stake and there’s a lot of opportunity for privacy professionals with the right training and education.
This programme is the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Certified Information Privacy Professional/China (CIPP/CN) programme.
Details
PRE-REQUISITE
This is not a foundation course, participants are expected to have the following pre-requisites:
• Good knowledge of data protection; and
• Tertiary level qualifications; and/or
• At least 2 years of working experience
Legal and regulatory framework
• Chinese data security and personal information protection legislation.
• Supervisory authorities
• Scope of application.
Principles and rights of personal information subjects
• Principles and concepts.
• Processor obligations and accountability.
• Individuals’ legal rights.
Cross-border data transfers
• Rules for cross-border flow of personal information.
• Cross-border data transfer mechanisms.
• Critical information infrastructure operators.
Law enforcement and automated decision-making and algorithms
• Illegal personal information processing activities.
• Automated decision-making.
• Legal liability.
The CIPP/CN certification outlines all the concepts and topics you need to know to become certified.
Read the full CIPP/CN Body of Knowledge and Exam Blueprint.
• Presentations and lectures to understand key concepts and solutions
• Case studies and further discussion to reinforce concepts
• Lecture style
• Video clips
• Discussions with consultants
• Role play / presentations
As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of the course. The mode of assessment, which is up to the trainer’s discretion, may be an online quiz, a presentation or based on classroom exercises.
Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment in order to receive a digital Certificate of Participation issued by Singapore Management University.
For more information on assessment and re-assessment policy, click here.
Straits Interactive is an Official Training Partner of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).
Our trainers have been actively engaged in doing actual PDPA audits of Singaporean companies for Straits Interactive, and are certified by IAPP to conduct the CIPP/CN course. Together, the team has also trained thousands of participants in the Personal Data Protection Act.
Dr Kevin Shepherdson
Fellow of Information Privacy,
CIPM, CIPP/A, CIPP/E, CIPT, Exin (GDPR, Infosec), GRCP
Kevin provides and drives the vision, strategy and innovation of the company’s Data Privacy, GRC (Governance, Risk Management & Compliance), Data Governance and Gen AI offerings that build upon the foundation of enabling trusted businesses and responsible marketing. He has also attained his Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) specialising in Generative AI from Golden Gate University. Previously, Kevin had a successful career riding on market and tech trends with leading MNCs in multimedia (Creative), Internet/Java (Sun) and Database/Cloud technology (Oracle). He is also the author of the books “99 Privacy Breaches to Beware of”, “The AI Factory” and “AI Ethical Breaches to Be Aware Of”. In 2021, Kevin was awarded the SkillsFuture Fellowship in recognition of his commitment to lifelong learning and skills mastery.
Dr Celine Chew
Fellow of Information Privacy,
CIPM, CIPP/A, CIPP/E, CIPT, EXIN (GDPR, Infosec), GRCP
As a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), Celine provides insights into the behavioural change and learning required for teams to embrace change initiatives. She offers comprehensive training for Data Protection Officers (DPOs) and companies, propelling digital transformation in data protection and governance. She has attained her DBA I Generative AI and also has extensive training experience internationally and specialises in the social, emotional and cognitive aspects of learning. She is also an executive coach to senior executives in multinational and regional companies.
Sarah Wang Han
CIPP/CN, CIPP/E, GRCP, EXIN (Infosec, GDPR)
She is one of the course developers for the module Data Protection Principles in Asia Part 4 – Taiwan, China offered by SMU Academy. She is a skilled facilitator and a regular speaker in several webinars on Personal Data Protection, with a focus on compliance. Over the years, she has assisted many companies in Singapore and Malaysia on their path to compliance with data protection law. She is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Malaya, Malaysia, with a focus on data protection law and holds the Certified Privacy Professional, Europe (CIPP/E) awarded by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). She often writes articles on data protection and has publications in European Data Protection Law Review.
Lyn Boxall
Fellow of Information Privacy,
CIPM, CIPP/A, CIPP/E, GRCP, GRCA
She is one of the course developers for the module Data Protection Principles in Asia Part 4 – Taiwan, China offered by SMU Academy. She is a skilled facilitator and a regular speaker in several webinars on Personal Data Protection, with a focus on compliance. Over the years, she has assisted many companies in Singapore and Malaysia on their path to compliance with data protection law. She is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Malaya, Malaysia, with a focus on data protection law and holds the Certified Privacy Professional, Europe (CIPP/E) awarded by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). She often writes articles on data protection and has publications in European Data Protection Law Review.
Nicholas Cheong
Fellow of Information Privacy,
CIPM, CIPT, CIPP/A, CIPP/E, GRCP
Trainer, Straits Interactive
Nick is a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) and a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) for Europe and Asia, certified by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). He has also been certified by the Open Compliance and Ethics Group (“OCEG”) as a Governance, Risk and Compliance Professional (GRCP) and GRC Auditor (GRCA).
Nick has benefited from 25 years of legal practice, managing risks as a diving instructor and as a drug supervision officer. He is from the first batch of PDPC approved trainers when PDPC first launched its data protection course. He has provided data protection training and consultancy since 2014.
Fees & Funding
COMPANY-SPONSORED
PARTICIPANT PROFILE
SELF-SPONSORED
SME
NON-SME
Singapore Citizen < 40 years old
Permanent Resident
LTVP+
$1,177.20
After SWDA Funding 70%
$1,177.20
After SWDA Funding 70%
Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old
International Participant
$3,924.00
(No Funding)
$3,924.00
(No Funding)
$3,924.00
(No Funding)
Please note that prices listed above are inclusive of the new 9% GST, applicable from January 1, 2024.
IAPP CERTIFICATION EXAM PURCHASE
The IAPP Certification exam is NOT included in the course fees. However, an exam coupon code for S$130.80 (including GST) can be purchased from Straits Interactive to redeem the IAPP exam voucher for the course completed.
Terms & conditions:
• The special offer is available only to class participants and is non-transferable.
• This limited-time offer is available for 7 days from and inclusive of the 3rd day of the class.
• Payment must be made within 3 working days from the date of invoice issuance. Once payment is made, a unique coupon code tagged to the registered IAPP account email will be provided and is valid for 30 days.
• The exam voucher redeemed thereafter is valid for 12 months from the date it is issued.
• Exam coupon code once sold is non-refundable and non-transferable.
• This special price only applies to the first exam attempt and does not apply to exam retakes.
More details will be shared on the 3rd day of the class.
The IAPP Certification Exam is not funded by SSG, and the course fee does not include the exam voucher. Consequently, the coupon code purchased from SI for the IAPP exam is not eligible for reimbursement with SkillsFuture Credits.
Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support.
Click here to find out more.
SELF SPONSORED
# SkillsFuture Credit
Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.
This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.
Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual).
# Workfare Skills Support Scheme
Workfare Skills Support (WSS) Scheme in replacement of Workfare Training Support (WTS) Scheme:
From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.
COMPANY SPONSORED
# Enhanced Training Support Scheme
• Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
• Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than SGD100 million
• Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
• Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
• Trainers must not be a full-time national serviceman
• Trainees will be able to enjoy ETSS funding only if the company’s SME’s status has been approved. To verify your SME’s status, please click here.
# Absentee Payroll
Companies who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here.
For more information, please refer to:
• AP Guide (Non-SME Companies)
• Declaration Guide (SME Companies)
# SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)
This course is eligible for SFEC funding. Companies should check their SFEC eligibility on the Business Grant Portal.
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