THE DATA
PROTECTION
OFFICER (DPO)
Compliance Training
Personal Data Protection Act 2010
The Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) isn't a guideline – it's a legal mandate with devastating penalties for non-compliance.
2024 Game Changer
Companies with 20,000+ data subjects require mandatory DPO appointment. Breaches carry penalties up to RM 1 million and 3 years imprisonment.
Program Benefits
What Are The Take-Aways?
Comprehensive skills and frameworks to protect your organization from data breaches
Implement structured data management practices that dramatically reduce breach risk
Create systematic protections against data misuse, loss, and unauthorized access
Build early warning systems that detect threats before they become disasters
Establish accountability frameworks that ensure ongoing data security
Deploy incident response protocols that minimize damage when breaches occur
Implement consent management systems that scale across your organization
Create internal data governance systems that enforce purpose restrictions
Design privacy notices that fulfill transparency obligations
Conduct risk assessments that identify vulnerabilities before breaches
Implement adequate protection measures for international data transfers
Evaluate third-party data processors for PDPA compliance
Financial Implications
The Cost of Non-Compliance
RM 3.8M
Average cost of data breach in Malaysia
287
Days to identify a breach
52%
Faster breach detection with data governance
3.5X
Higher breach costs without governance
Detailed Curriculum
2-Day Program Schedule
Foundation & Framework
Day One
Introduction to PDPA 2010
Evaluating the needs for Data Protection
- •Overview and understanding the Objective and Purpose of PDPA 2010 and the 2024 amendments
- •Evaluating current and emerging threats to personal data and effect on data subjects
- •Understanding the basis for local law and international standards
- •Types of Personal Data: What is personal data?
- •The Birth of Modern Data Protection law: The GDPR Scope and applicability
The Fundamentals of Data Protection
Regulatory Framework
- •Understanding of the regulatory framework governing data privacy in Malaysia
- •Purpose and Scope of the Act: Explore the objectives and reach of PDPA 2010
- •Key definitions: personal data, data subject, data users (data controllers)
- •Applicability and Exemptions
- •Personal Data Protection (Amendment) 2024: Latest legislative changes
Roles and Responsibilities of DPO
Data Protection Officer Compliance
- •Complying with Requirements: What are the requirements for DPO
- •Understanding responsibilities of DPO
- •Avoiding Conflict of Interest: Who can be a DPO
- •Allocating resources and addressing Conflict of Interest
Lunch
Achieving Compliance with PDPA 2010
Data Standards 2015
- •The Data Protection Principles: Core principles governing collection, use, and management
- •The General Code of Practice: Guidelines governing data protection for various industries
- •Empowering Data Subjects: Understanding and upholding the rights of data subjects
Implementation & Response
Day Two
Conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
Risk Assessment Framework
- •What is a DPIA: When and how to conduct a DPIA
- •Risk mitigation techniques
- •Documenting and reporting DPIAs
Handling Data Breaches and Incident Response
Security Incident Management
- •What is security incident: Identifying the types of security breaches
- •Threshold for notification: When, timing and how to notify
- •What needs to be done when a data breach occurs
- •Responsibilities of the organization and DPO
- •Mitigation Strategies
Lunch
Implementation Strategies & Best Practices
Data Protection Excellence
- •Crafting a Data Protection Policy - essential components for effectiveness
- •Establish a rigorous audit framework to continuously monitor compliance
- •Sustaining Continuous Improvement: Tools and techniques for ongoing enhancement
Expert Instructor
Meet Your Trainer
Ernest Balasingam
HR/IR Consultant & Principal Trainer
Ernest Balasingam
HR/IR Consultant & Principal Trainer
Ernest isn't just a lawyer – he's a strategic advisor who has spent nearly three decades protecting organizations from costly employment law disasters. As Senior Partner at Messrs. Gibb & Co Lawyers & Notary Public, Ernest brings a rare combination of boardroom insight and courtroom victory to every training session.
"Commitment does not need an alarm clock! True organizational transformation requires committed leadership willing to create systems that drive desired behaviour."
Credentials
Training Excellence
Why Ernest's Training Delivers Results
Battle-Tested Expertise
28 years specializing exclusively in Industrial Relations & Employment Law litigation knowing what works and what fails spectacularly in court.
Corporate Intelligence Meets Legal Precision
Extensive background in Compliance and Risk Management at senior levels in multinational hospitality corporations gives him unparalleled insight into organizational vulnerabilities.
Proactive Prevention
Companies must stay ahead of Malaysia's rapidly evolving employment landscape. Re-thinking HR processes to eliminate problems before they become lawsuits.
Proven Problem Solver
Identifying critical shortcomings by facilitating organizational transformations, right-sizing initiatives and effective separation schemes that protect both companies and employees.
Protect Your Organization from PDPA Penalties
Don't become the next cautionary tale of corporate negligence and regulatory enforcement. Equip your team with the knowledge to ensure PDPA compliance.
RM 1,600
Per Person (2 Days)
Jan & Mar
2026 Sessions
HRDCorp
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