Data Protection Risks and Audit Management
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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
16 – 17 Nov 2026 [Open for Registration]
Mode of Delivery: In-person
*Online registration will close 5 calendar days before the course start date or once the maximum class size is met, whichever comes first.
Today’s digital and regulatory environment requires that businesses meet data protection requirements in countries they operate in.
This module, Data Protection Risks and Audit Management, provides participants with an understanding of data protection risk framework and how to audit for data protection. Participants will learn to audit, identify and analyse these data protection risks and implement changes to address identified gaps.
TOPICS COVERED
This module is part of the Advanced Certificate in Data Governance Systems programme.
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:
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.
Advanced Certificate in Data Governance Systems
Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment for each of the 6 modules within 3 years in order to be awarded the digital Advanced Certificate in Data Governance Systems issued by Singapore Management University.
Dr Kevin Shepherdson
CEO & Founder,
Straits Interactive
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
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.
Fees & Funding
COMPANY-SPONSORED
PARTICIPANT PROFILE
SELF-SPONSORED
SME
NON-SME
Singapore Citizen < 40 years old
Permanent Resident
LTVP+
$654
After SWDA Funding 70%
$654
After SWDA Funding 70%
Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old
International Participant
$2,180
(No Funding)
$2,180
(No Funding)
$2,180
(No Funding)
