Advanced Certificate in Data Protection Operational Excellence Module 5: Data Protection Trends & the Role of the DPO
- Analytics & Tech
- Data Protection
2 days
Weekdays (9am - 5pm)
Who Should Attend
- Data Protection Officers, Compliance Managers (Dedicated / Part-time)
- Working professionals with data protection responsibilities
- Personnel handling personal data in the following areas:
- Finance
- Human Resource
- Sales and Marketing
- IT
- Customer Service
Overview
This module traces the evolution of data protection principles and laws globally over the years as well as how social concerns over how government and private organisation handle personal data and the emergence of technological innovations. Understanding what drives data privacy, the "why" of privacy as well as the emerging role of the DPO, allows participants to adopt a proactive approach to data protection risks and compliance.
Learning Objectives
- Understand key technology developments that led to social concerns about privacy and data protection
- Learn about the development and evolution of common data protection principles, and approaches to personal data protection
- Learn basic principles of Information Security and safeguarding of personal information
- Understand the impact of online technology on data protection
- Role of the data protection officer, demonstrating accountability and DPO operational requirements around the world
- Tools for DPOs & Privacy Enhancing Technologies
- Future Trends
Assessment
As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of the course. The mode of assessment, which is up to the trainer’s discretion, may be an online quiz, a presentation or based on classroom exercises.
Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment in order to receive a digital Certificate of Completion issued by Singapore Management University.
Calculate Programme Fee
Fee Table
| COMPANY-SPONSORED | |||
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PARTICIPANT PROFILE |
SELF-SPONSORED |
SME |
NON-SME |
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Singapore Citizen < 40 years old Permanent Resident LTVP+
|
$654 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
$254 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$654 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
|
Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old |
$254 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$254 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$254 (After SSG Funding 70% |
|
International Participant |
$2,180 (No Funding) |
$2,180 (No Funding) |
$2,180 (No Funding) |
All prices include 9% GST
SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme for Mid-Career Individuals
A SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) top-up of $4,000 will be provided to Singaporeans aged 40 years and above to further offset out-of-pocket course fees for this programme.
Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.
Self Sponsored
SkillsFuture Credit
Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.
This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.
Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual).Workfare Skills Support Scheme
From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.
Company Sponsored
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)
- Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
- Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
- Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
- Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
- Trainees must not be a full-time national serviceman
- Trainees will be able to enjoy ETSS funding only if the company's SME's status has been approved. To verify your SME's status, please click here.
Please click here for more information on ETSS.
Absentee Payroll
Companies who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here. For more information, please refer to:
AP Guide (Non-SME Companies)
Declaration Guide (SME Companies)
Intake Information
| Course | Dates |
|---|---|
| INTAKE 18 | 10 - 11 Feb 2025 Mode of Training: In-Person [Open for Registration] |
*Online registration will close 5 calendar days before the course start date
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