The Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) has been a game changer for data protection. The new rules will allow organisations to be more protective of their customers’ personal information, and they have also given teeth to the legislation that is already in place under GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation).
Nowadays, many organisations store confidential data in their files—credit card data, social security numbers, names, and other account data that can identify customers or employees. To ensure sensitive data is protected, PDPA courses are now being offered. PDPA courses are designed to strengthen data protection practices of organisations.
The Importance of Data Protection for Organisations
Thorough training and observing good data protection practices should be considered the standard conduct for organisations. A data breach is bad news for organisations. While financial penalties can be a massive setback for organisations, another serious consequence is damage to the business’ reputation.
The breakdown of trust can impact the relationships between a business and its suppliers, potential and current customers, suppliers, and even employees. Those who seek services/goods that require disclosure of personal information will think twice when dealing with a company that has recently experienced a data protection breach.
With the amount of personal data being stored online, in clouds, and electronic devices, cyber crime has also become a growing concern. The implementation of good data protection practices can dramatically reduce the risk that hackers will have access to personal data that the organisation stores and processes.
It also helps ensure the risk of misuse by malicious third parties is avoided. It is important to remember that organisations also store and process large amounts of employee data. Protecting this data is also vital. In-house breaches can also cause sensitive data to be used for blackmail purposes.
Data Protection Courses Available in South East Asia
Nowadays, there are several data protection courses available in South East Asia. For instance:
Certified Information Privacy Professional/Asia (CIPP/A)
This course covers various jurisdictions in the Asia region. CIPP/A addresses the data protection laws in Singapore, Hong Kong, and India. It also addresses the regional privacy concerns in the fast growing landscape.
The course is ideal for:
- Asia-based Data Protection Officers (DPOs)
- Chief Privacy Officers (CPOs)
- Senior information management professionals
- Risk managers and legal compliance officers
- Information security professionals
- IT governance professionals
Practitioner Certificate in Personal Data Protection
This course will teach participants how to utilise risk-based tools so a strong data protection infrastructure can be established.
This course is ideal for:
- Data Protection Officers
- Legal or privacy counsel
- Lawyer
- Compliance Officers
A Practical Approach to Data Protection for DPOs
This course is a practical and hands-on approach that’s designed to guide participants on how to create Data Protection Policy. The Data Protection Policy will help them manage the compliance of the organisation to the Personal Data Protection Act.
This course is ideal for:
- Data Protection Officers
- Dedicated or part-time compliance managers
- Personnel or employees with data protection responsibilities
- Personnel handling personal data like Human Resources, Sales and Marketing, Finance, Customer Service, and IT
Data Protection Trends and the Role of the DPO
This course explores the evolution of data protection principles and laws globally. It also covers how government and private organisations are handling personal data and the emergence of technology innovations.
This course is ideal for:
- Data Protection Officers
- Dedicated and part-time compliance managers
- Personnel with data protection responsibilities
- Personnel handling personal like Human Resources, Finance, IT, Sales and Marketing, and Customer Service
