Date: 29 Jan 2024 | 9am-5.30pm | Online
Duration: 1 Day
Course Overview
With more business pushing for digital transformation, there is a greater need for stronger Data Protection (DP) capability in organisations. Professionals and executives who are appointed as the Data Protection Officer (DPO) need to be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to carry out their functions in order to comply with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).
Having a proper governance structure to oversee the DP efforts in organisations and to be aware of, and be able to mitigate, the risk involved will be an important aspect of the DPO’s work.
This course is part of Professional Certificate in Governance, Risk & Data Breach Management.
Course Objectives
This course will equip the participants with the knowledge on:
- The need for data governance
- Define the scope of data governance
- Setting up the governance structure
- Types of risks associated with DP
- How to mitigate DP risks
Who Should Attend
Data Protection Officer
Prerequisites
- Data Protection Officers, Managers and Executives who are involved in data protection initiatives.
- At least a polytechnic diploma with more than 8 years’ experience.
Course Conveners
(Click their photos to view their short biographies)
Mr Loh Yong Chye
Mr Loh Yong Chye
Mr Loh Yong Chye, Adjunct Lecturer, is currently the CEO and Co-founder of ACT:DPI Pte Ltd. He is concurrently an adult educator specializing in PDPA training. He holds an Advanced Certificate in Learning & Performance (ACLP) and is a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)1.
Yong Chye was the Chief trainer for the SG United Skills Programme for Data Protection Officer (SGUS-DPO). This programme was a collaboration between ACT:DPI and NTUC LearningHub. Since March 2021, 38 PMETs had undergone 6-month programme to become DPOs. He specialises in DP training and has taught close to 1,000 trainees to date on PDPA.
Yong Chye was the Deputy Director (DP Ecosystem) with the Personal Data Protection Commission from Jan 2013 to Dec 2019. Notable achievements during his 7-year stint in PDPC included:
- Successful rollout of both the “Fundamentals of the PDPA” course and the “Practitioner Certificate for Personal Data Protection (Singapore)” preparatory course and examination module;
- Completion of the DPO competency framework and training roadmap, which was officially launched by the Minister of Communications and Information in Jul 2019;
- Development of multiple DP tools, resources and services to help organisations, especially SMEs and non-profit organisations seeking to comply with the PDPA; and
- Having led the DPO team responsible for the maintenance and enhancement of the DP policies and procedures within the PDPC, as well as, the communications and outreach team to create awareness of, and promote compliance to, the PDPA in the initial years.
Prior to joining the PDPC, Yong Chye did a 4-year overseas stint with the IDA International (a subsidiary of then-IDA) where he provided eGov consulting services to the governments of Bhutan, Trinidad and Tobago and Moldova.
In the earlier years of his career at the then-IDA, he was the divisional head in charge of organisation development and excellence, and an IT manager of a government agency.
1 awarded by Skillsfuture Singapore (SSG) and the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) respectively.
Course Fees
Total Nett Programme Fee Payable, Including GST, after additional funding from the various funding schemes
GST shall apply at prevailing rates
Participants must fulfill at least 75% attendance and pass all assessment components to be eligible for SSG funding.
To enquire, email soc-ace@nus.edu.sg
To register, click Register
Course Codes
TGS-2022012288 (Synchronous e-Learning)
TGS-2022012742 (Classroom Learning)
Insights from Participants
“Comprehensive content and excellent trainer. Will be able to apply the new knowledge acquired to implement DP Governance in my organisation.”
“A good course to attend and equip yourself with basic essential knowledge on Data Protection Governance and Risk Management. A good refresher for those who already know.”
“Great courses for DPO!”
“Succinct and concise programme. Provides helicopter view of key concepts and framework.”
“A good course to attend and equip yourself with basic essential knowledge on Data Protection Governance and Risk Management. A good refresher course too.”
– S Sivanesan, Senior Manager, Sustainability and Governance
“Long day but a fruitful learning journey.”
– Mohammad Noor Bin Hashim, Associate Auditor
“Real-life scenarios and examples provided in the course.”
– Ng Chu Nan, Housing officer
Course Fee Breakdown
Singapore Citizens
39 years old or youngerSingapore Citizen
40 years old or older
