Certified Data Protection Officer

Master the intricacies of data protection with our expert-led training program. Gain specialized skills in implementing PDPA compliance frameworks while understanding global standards like GDPR. Enroll now to become a proficient Data Protection Officer (DPO) equipped to handle real-world challenges.

Face-to-Face Sep 22-24, 2025 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Jeremiah R. Gurusamy
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Certified Data Protection Officer
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Public Pricing

MYR 3750

Corporate Pricing

Pax:

Training Fees: MYR 6500/day
Total Fees: MYR 19500 ++

Training Provider Pricing

Pax:

Training Fees: MYR 7200
Material Fees: MYR 400
Total Fees: MYR 7600

Certification

Certified Data Protection Officer
Certified Data Protection Officer
CCSD Council
Validity: 2 years
Price: $149.00

Features

3 days
21 modules
4 intakes
6 enrolled
Full life-time access
English

Classification

Professional Certification Course
  • Recognizes expertise in a specific domain
  • Endorsed by professional organizations
  • Assesses participants against benchmarks
  • Enhances employability with validated credentials
  • Examination Fee claimable under HRDC

Subsidies

HRDC Claimable logo

What you'll learn

  • Understand the fundamentals of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and its application.
  • Ensure secure storage and proper disposal of personal data following legal guidelines.
  • Conduct thorough Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) to mitigate risks.
  • Learn about data subject rights including access, rectification, and erasure.
  • Implement effective business processes for collecting personal data with proper consent.
  • Develop robust policies for disclosure, transfer, and governance of personal data.
  • Apply principles of lawful processing and accuracy in handling personal data.
  • Foster a privacy-centric culture within your organization through awareness training.

Why should you attend?

The Certified Data Protection Officer (CDPO) course provides a comprehensive understanding of data protection principles and practices, focusing on the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and its application. Participants will gain insights into the roles and responsibilities associated with data protection, as well as the key differences between privacy and security. The course covers essential topics such as the definition of personal data under PDPA, data subject rights, and the principles governing the collection, consent, notice, and choice related to personal data. Participants will also learn about lawful processing, accuracy in data usage, and the principles for secure storage and disposal of personal data. Further modules delve into the disclosure and transfer of personal data, governance frameworks, and penalties for non-compliance. The course emphasizes practical implementation through Data Protection Management Programs (DPMP), risk assessment, and establishing governance committees. Participants will explore advanced concepts like Privacy by Design, incident management for data breaches, conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), and cybersecurity best practices. The curriculum also includes developing policies for GDPR and PDPA compliance, managing Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs), vendor management, cross-border data transfers, and aligning with international standards. To ensure a holistic learning experience, the course features case studies, role-playing exercises, continuous professional development resources, and strategies for fostering a privacy-centric culture within organizations.

Course Syllabus

Day 1 - Data Protection Fundamentals
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Recap and Q&A
15 mins
Lunch
1 hour
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Recap and Q&A
15 mins
End of Day 1
Day 2 - Data Processing Principles
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Recap and Q&A
15 mins
Lunch
1 hour
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Recap and Q&A
15 mins
End of Day 2
Day 3 - Compliance Framework Implementation
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Recap and Q&A
15 mins
Lunch
1 hour
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Recap and Q&A
15 mins
End of Day 3

Minimum Qualification

undergraduate

Target Audience

engineers
mid level managers
senior managers

Methodologies

lecture
slides
case studies
exam
group discussion
q&A

Course Reviews

SK
Sazalina Kamarudin
6 months ago
6 months ago

Good templates and AI assisted learning

WC
Wei Li Chew
6 months ago
6 months ago

Trainer did a good job overall

J
Jacqlyne Fow
6 months ago
6 months ago

Good course

CL
Chris W.K. Lee
6 months ago
6 months ago

Excellent course and trainer!

PH
Pei Teng Ha
4 months ago
4 months ago

Very fun and very engaging. Awesome.

FAQs

Why should you attend?

The Certified Data Protection Officer (CDPO) course provides a comprehensive understanding of data protection principles and practices, focusing on the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and its application. Participants will gain insights into the roles and responsibilities associated with data protection, as well as the key differences between privacy and security. The course covers essential topics such as the definition of personal data under PDPA, data subject rights, and the principles governing the collection, consent, notice, and choice related to personal data. Participants will also learn about lawful processing, accuracy in data usage, and the principles for secure storage and disposal of personal data. Further modules delve into the disclosure and transfer of personal data, governance frameworks, and penalties for non-compliance. The course emphasizes practical implementation through Data Protection Management Programs (DPMP), risk assessment, and establishing governance committees. Participants will explore advanced concepts like Privacy by Design, incident management for data breaches, conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), and cybersecurity best practices. The curriculum also includes developing policies for GDPR and PDPA compliance, managing Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs), vendor management, cross-border data transfers, and aligning with international standards. To ensure a holistic learning experience, the course features case studies, role-playing exercises, continuous professional development resources, and strategies for fostering a privacy-centric culture within organizations.

What you'll learn

  • Understand the fundamentals of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and its application.
  • Ensure secure storage and proper disposal of personal data following legal guidelines.
  • Conduct thorough Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) to mitigate risks.
  • Learn about data subject rights including access, rectification, and erasure.
  • Implement effective business processes for collecting personal data with proper consent.
  • Develop robust policies for disclosure, transfer, and governance of personal data.
  • Apply principles of lawful processing and accuracy in handling personal data.
  • Foster a privacy-centric culture within your organization through awareness training.

Course Syllabus

Day 1 - Data Protection Fundamentals
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Recap and Q&A
15 mins
Lunch
1 hour
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Recap and Q&A
15 mins
End of Day 1
Day 2 - Data Processing Principles
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Recap and Q&A
15 mins
Lunch
1 hour
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Recap and Q&A
15 mins
End of Day 2
Day 3 - Compliance Framework Implementation
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Recap and Q&A
15 mins
Lunch
1 hour
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Recap and Q&A
15 mins
End of Day 3

Course Reviews

SK
Sazalina Kamarudin
6 months ago
6 months ago

Good templates and AI assisted learning

WC
Wei Li Chew
6 months ago
6 months ago

Trainer did a good job overall

J
Jacqlyne Fow
6 months ago
6 months ago

Good course

CL
Chris W.K. Lee
6 months ago
6 months ago

Excellent course and trainer!

PH
Pei Teng Ha
4 months ago
4 months ago

Very fun and very engaging. Awesome.

We price match

Public Pricing

MYR 3750

Corporate Pricing

Pax:

Training Fees: MYR 6500/day
Total Fees: MYR 19500 ++

Training Provider Pricing

Pax:

Training Fees: MYR 7200
Material Fees: MYR 400
Total Fees: MYR 7600

Certification

Certified Data Protection Officer
Certified Data Protection Officer
CCSD Council
Validity: 2 years
Price: $149.00

Features

3 days
21 modules
4 intakes
6 enrolled
Full life-time access
English

Classification

Professional Certification Course
  • Recognizes expertise in a specific domain
  • Endorsed by professional organizations
  • Assesses participants against benchmarks
  • Enhances employability with validated credentials
  • Examination Fee claimable under HRDC

Subsidies

HRDC Claimable logo

Minimum Qualification

undergraduate

Target Audience

engineers
mid level managers
senior managers

Methodologies

lecture
slides
case studies
exam
group discussion
q&A

FAQs

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