Dates: 22 Jan, 23 Jan, 24 Jan 2024 | 9am-5.30pm | Classroom Learning
Duration: 3 Days
Course Overview
With more businesses pushing for digital transformation, there is a greater need for stronger Data Protection (DP) capability in businesses. Professionals and executives who are appointed as Data Protection Officers (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).
Organisations will have to adopt an accountability-based approach to safeguard personal data and use them responsibly. DPOs need to be very familiar with the obligations under the PDPA so that they are able to identify the compliance risks faced by their organisations. Based on the risks identified, the DPO will need to implement the data protection management programme at the organisation level and data protection impact assessment at the project level to ensure compliance and accountability.
This course is part of Professional Certificate in Governance, Risk and Data Breach Management.
Course Objectives
This course will equip the participants with:
• The knowledge of the Data Protection and Do-Not-Call provisions of the Singapore Personal Data Protection Act and its impact to businesses
• The understanding that the “Tone at the top” could uplift an organisation from compliance to accountability, and that Data Protection as an organisational culture requires participation by all staffs, and continuous effort over a period of time.
• The ability to lead or supervise the Data Protection Management Programme (DPMP) implementation as a management champion (DPO), by utilising tools and resources provided by PDPC and IMDA to:
a) Develop and jumpstart the DPMP
b) Perform data protection impact assessment (DPIA) and finalising an action plan agreed by stakeholders
c) Conduct periodical revision for DPMP improvements
Who Should Attend
Corporate Executives and Senior Managers
Prerequisites
At least a polytechnic diploma.
Course Convener
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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.
Insight from the Facilitator
“As organisations embark on their digital transformation journey, there is an increasing recognition of the immense value associated with the way personal data of customers is being used and managed. Organisations must take responsibility and demonstrate that they are able to handle personal data under their custody in a responsible manner. This accountability-based approach in managing the personal data of customers behoves upon the organisation to be able to put in place the appropriate data protection governance structure, policies and practices.”
– Loh Yong Chye
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.
This course is eligible for Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP). NTUC members can enjoy up to 50% funding (capped at $250 per year) under UTAP. NTUC members aged 40 and above can enjoy higher funding support up to $500 per individual each year, capped at 50% of unfunded course fees, for courses attended between 1 July 2020 to 31 December 2025. Please click here for more information.
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Course Code
TGS-2021008507
Insights from Participants
“The best course in market to learn PDPA in record breaking time with help from seasoned staff, trainers in the world class university NUS.”
“Yong Chye is a very experienced trainer. He is very well versed in the subject and clearly has a wealth of knowledge in data protection and related matters. His delivery of the course was superb with lots of examples and case studies to help me understand. I would also like to commend him for his effort in preparing mind maps and generously shared it with us together with the other resources. His is very patient too. I look forward to attending other modules conducted by him.”
“I like Mr Loh’s training, Very precise and accurate information. I learned a lot from this lesson. Thank you NUS faciliatory and Mr Loh the Trainer .”
“Instructor was professional and has lots of industry experience and willingly share his knowledge.”
“Great introduction course for PDPA obligations!”
– Andy Ang, Senior Property Executive
“Yong Chye is a good instructor. Topics are communicated clearly and queries are addressed.”
– Walter Lim, Information Security Analyst
“Very useful course. Not boring and precise.”
– Ng Chu Nan, Housing Officer
Course Fee Breakdown
Singapore Citizens
39 years old or youngerSingapore Citizen
40 years old or older
