Data Protection Officer (DPO) Certificate Programme

Module Overview

In today’s digital economy, protecting personal data is both a legal requirement and a moral responsibility. With stricter regulations like the GDPR and Malaysia’s PDPA, the role of the Data Protection Officer (DPO) has become essential. The government’s move to mandate DPO appointments highlights the need for dedicated oversight in safeguarding personal data. This 2-Day Certification Training Programme equips current and aspiring DPOs with the legal knowledge, practical tools, and strategic skills needed to manage data protection effectively. Participants will learn about privacy laws, risk management, data breach response, and how to build a culture of privacy within their organizations. Upon completion, successful participants will be certified by MHRF and ready to take on or support the responsibilities of a DPO in line with global standards.

Learning Objective

• Understand the PDPA Framework – Gain a comprehensive understanding of the Personal Data Protection Act 2010, including its principles, key definitions, and the statutory role of the Data Protection Officer, along with updates from the 2024 amendments.

• Implement PDPA Standards Effectively – Learn how to apply the PDPA Standards 2015 and navigate new responsibilities, breach notification requirements, and penalties under the amended Act.

• Strengthen Data Breach Response – Develop the skills to proactively identify, respond to, and mitigate data breaches in line with regulatory expectations.

• Lead Organizational Compliance – Learn how to build and maintain a data protection framework through policies, audits, and internal awareness, while fulfilling the ethical and operational duties of a DPO.

Who Should Attend

• Appointed or aspiring Data Protection Officer (DPO)

• Compliance Officers

• Anyone tasked with the responsibilities of overseeing and protecting personal data in the organization

Course Outline 

Module 1: Evaluating the need for Personal Data Protection Law! What is happening?

Module 2: Mastering the fundamentals of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2010 and the recent Amendments

Module 3: Data Protection Officer guidelines

Module 4: Achieving compliance with PDPA 2010 and Data Standards 2015

Module 5: Conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)

Module 6: Handling data breaches and incident response

Module 7: Implementation strategies & data protection best practices

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To become a Certified Data Protection Officer (CDPO), participants must attend a two-day training and successfully complete a 40-question multiple-choice assessment as part of the certification program.

📌Disclaimer:

This programme is developed and certified by Malaysia HR Forum based on current legislation and best practices under Act 709. We remain committed to updating our content to reflect any future guidelines issued by Commissioner of PDP.