Data Protection and Governance for the Public Sector Professionals
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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
25 Sep 2026 [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.
This programme is the first ever program on understanding data management in the public sector. It takes reference from the Public Sector (Governance) Act, Government Personal Data Protection policies, Government Data Security Policies and Government’s Third-Party Management Framework. The overall objective of this course is to provide participants an understanding of the public sector frameworks and policies to safeguard sensitive data in the public sector.
Participants will learn to manage data from an operational and information life cycle perspective. Participants will identify risks and learn best practices for complying with the policies as well as common enforcement cases from the PDPC and findings from the Public Sector Sata Security Review Committee.
Details
PRE-REQUISITE
Participants should preferably have tertiary qualifications and/or at least 3 years of working experience.
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• Develop an understanding for data protection principles
• Understand how to operationalise Government Data Management policies
• Understand the Lifecycle of Third-party Management Framework
• Learn from PSDSR Committee review findings and PDPC enforcement cases
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 Completion issued by Singapore Management University.
For more information on assessment and re-assessment policy, click here.
Dr Celine Chew
Head of Learning & Development,
Straits Interactive
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.
Goh Liang Kwang
Executive Advisor (Straits Interactive)
Mr. Goh Liang Kwang had served 42 years in the public service. He began his career in the Singapore Police Force in 1977 after a few years in the Singapore Armed Forces. He has more than 30 years of experience working in the Police Force with the last 17 years as the Chief of Staff and the Deputy Commissioner of Police. He has wide experience in key functional areas such as Strategic Planning, HR and Logistics, large scale capability development project planning and management, and critical incident management.
Fees & Funding
COMPANY-SPONSORED
PARTICIPANT PROFILE
SELF-SPONSORED
SME
NON-SME
Singapore Citizen < 40 years old
Permanent Resident
LTVP+
$327
After SWDA Funding 70%
$327
After SWDA Funding 70%
Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old
International Participant
$1,090
(No Funding)
$1,090
(No Funding)
$1,090
(No Funding)
Please note that prices listed above are inclusive of the new 9% GST, applicable from January 1, 2024.
Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support.
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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.
Data Protection and Governance for the Public Sector Professionals
$ SGD 1090
This course includes:
