Data Protection Officer Programme

Course Overview

Equip participants with practical knowledge and hands-on skills to confidently take on the role of a Data Protection Officer (DPO), ensuring full compliance with the Malaysian PDPA 2010.

Methodology

Who should attend?

Course Modules

  • Module 1: Introduction & Objectives
    • Trainer welcome
    • Course overview & outcomes
    • Icebreaker activity
  • Module 2: Understanding the Malaysian PDPA
    • PDPA 2010 overview
    • 7 Data Protection Principles
    • Roles: Data User vs Data Processor
    • PDPA vs. GDPR
    • Quiz activity
  • Module 3: Core Responsibilities of a DPO
    • Data inventory and mapping
    • Conducting a gap assessment
    • Managing consent and notice
    • Handling data breach incidents
    • Case study activity & group debrief
  • Module 4: Managing Third Parties & Data Transfers
    • Vendor risk and due diligence
    • Cross-border transfer requirements
    • Security measures
    • Group activity: Vendor risk checklist
  • Module 5: Handling Data Subject Rights (DSRs)
    • Data subject rights under PDPA
    • DSAR workflow and timeline
    • Role play: Responding to a DSAR
    • Compliance roadmap activity
  • Module 6: Assessment & Wrap-Up
    • Quiz and scenario-based recap
    • Summary of key learnings
    • Feedback, certificate, and next steps
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