Hands-on Data Protection Officer (DPO)

Equip yourself with the skills to confidently lead your organisation’s data protection efforts.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

  • Current and aspiring Data Protection Officers (DPOs) looking to enhance their practical skills.
  • Compliance Managers with oversight of data protection initiatives.
  • Team members responsible for handling personal data and ensuring data privacy, for example Human Resource, Admin, IT, Sales and Business Development Executive / Managers
  • Organisations setting up their PDPA compliance processes & systems
Training Partners

Straits Interactive

Are you a Data Protection Officer (DPO) struggling to turn knowledge into practical action? You’re not alone. The gap between understanding the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and effectively implementing it across your organisation might feel overwhelming.

You might be concerned about your organisation’s data privacy and compliance, worried about the potential for a devastating data breach, a hefty fine, or irreparable harm to your brand’s reputation.

Our 3-day Hands-on Data Protection Officer (DPO) Training course is designed to bridge this gap. This comprehensive course equips you with the tools and strategies to operationalize the PDPA effectively. You’ll gain a practical, step-by-step approach to drafting essential data protection policies and implementing robust processes that will significantly reduce your organisation’s risk.

What You’ll Learn and Do

This isn’t just another lecture series. Our training is built around real-world scenarios and hands-on exercises work. You’ll work on practical exercises that allow you to:

  • Assess your organisation’s current compliance status and identify critical gaps.
  • Draft and implement effective policies to protect personal data.
  • Develop a data protection framework that fits your business.

By the end of the course, you’ll have a clear action plan to ensure your organisation is not only compliant but also secure.

Details

Eligibility

Participants should have:

  • Be 21 years of age or above
  • Possess a Diploma qualification or above
  • Have at least 2 years of working experience
About the Course

Duration:

  • 3 full days (9am to 6pm), Duration: 24 hrs

Language of Instruction:

  • English

Mode of Learning:

  • Face-to-face classroom presentations
  • Hands-on exercises

Completion Criteria:

  • Meet a minimum course attendance of 75%
  • Pass the associated assessment
Course Module

Unit 1: Personal Data Protection Act

Unit 2: Governance & Responsibilities

Unit 3: Data Handling & Gaps Analysis

Unit 4: Information Security Basics

Unit 5: Data Protection Policy

Unit 6: Accountability and Next Steps

Unit 7: Compliance & Performance Management

Unit 8: Incident / Response Management & Accountability

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, you should be able to:

  • Apply the requirements and obligations of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).
  • Apply the knowledge under the requirements of the Do-Not-Call Registry.
  • Understand responsibilities and required approvals for data handling within the organisation.
  • Apply standard practices for data handling within stages of data lifecycle.
  • Interpret Information Security requirements and apply relevant ethical ICT guidelines.
  • Develop Data Protection Policies and guidelines on data handling throughout its data lifecycle.
  • Demonstrate accountability for data handling within the organisation including obtaining necessary approvals and overseeing transfer of data.
  • Implement and communicate to employees the compliance framework and monitor compliance through PDPA audits.
  • Recognise indicators of data breach and investigate data breaches
Trainers

Dr Celine Chew

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.

Mohammad Said bin Salleh

Straits Interactive

With over 12 years of training experience, Said believes that impactful learning must be active, not passive. His true passion lies in three things: creating “aha” moments, empowering individuals through transformative learning, and witnessing learners confidently apply their newfound knowledge to real-world challenges. His interactive and engaging sessions foster a supportive environment where participants feel empowered to explore, experiment, and excel.

Said has an Advanced Diploma in Data Protection from Singapore Management University. He is ACTA certified and a Certified GRC Professional (OCEG). His expertise covers a wide range of topics, including data analytics, data visualization, data protection, risk management, and service excellence. His training empowers a diverse range of professionals across Singapore and Malaysia to turn complex subjects into clear, actionable skills they need to succeed.

Fees & Funding

COMPANY-SPONSORED
PARTICIPANT PROFILE
SELF-SPONSORED
SME
NON-SME

Singapore Citizen < 40 years old

Singapore Permanent Resident

$1,180

After SWDA Funding (50%)

$780

After SWDA Funding (50%)

+ ETSS Funding (20%)

$1,180

After SWDA Funding (50%)

Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old

$780

After SWDA Funding (50%)

+ MCES Funding (20%)

$780

After SWDA Funding (50%)

+ MCES Funding (20%)

$780

After SWDA Funding (50%)

+ MCES Funding (20%)

International Participant

$2,180

(No Funding)

$2,180

(No Funding)

$2,180

(No Funding)

All prices include 9% GST
ETSS Funding refers to SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs
MCES Funding refers to SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy
UTAP Support refers to NTUC Union Training Assistance Programme