Data Protection Officer (DPO) Foundations
A hands-on programme designed for newly appointed Data Protection Officers (DPOs) and teams to understand, implement, and manage personal data protection under Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA 2010), including key updates introduced through the 2024 amendment. Participants will learn how to structure internal policies, identify compliance gaps, handle personal data breaches, and build a practical data protection framework that can be applied immediately within their organisation.
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What the DPO Foundations course covers
Understanding PDPA in Real Business Context (with 2024 Updates)
Key PDPA concepts and how personal data flows within an organisation, PDPA 2010 as the primary law and the impact of the 2024 amendment, roles of data controller, data processor and updated responsibilities, and where compliance risks typically occur.
Data Protection Principles and Individual Rights
Applying PDPA principles to real scenarios, managing data subject access and correction requests, and introduction to data portability rights under the updated law.
Role and Responsibilities of a DPO
Mandatory DPO appointment requirements under the updated law, defining the role of a DPO within an organisation, and how to advise management, maintain records, and support compliance efforts.
Building Your Internal Data Protection Framework
Creating practical policies, assigning responsibilities, structuring documentation, and aligning the internal framework with updated PDPA requirements.
Data Breach Simulation and Response Planning
Definition of a personal data breach, breach notification obligations under the 2024 amendment, walking through real breach scenarios, and developing a basic incident response plan.
DPIA and Risk Management in Practice
Understanding when a DPIA is required, including scenarios covered under the 2026 JPDP DPIA Guidelines, and how to assess and mitigate data protection risks effectively.
What you will be able to do after this course
- Understand how PDPA 2010 and the 2024 amendment apply to your organisation
- Identify key compliance risks and gaps
- Build a practical data protection framework, including policies, SOPs, and documentation
- Handle personal data breaches with proper response and notification procedures
- Manage data subject requests including access, correction, withdrawal, and basic data portability
- Support ongoing compliance and organisational accountability under PDPA
- Receive official Certificate of Completion
Continue Learning Online
Follow up the classroom training with one month of our LMS and e-learning platform. Staff complete a short module at their own pace and take a knowledge quiz at the end. Results are sent to management showing who completed and individual scores by department, giving a clear picture of team understanding and compliance readiness.
How the course ends: case studies and practical exercises
Case Studies and Practical Exercises, apply learning through guided exercises based on real-world situations, followed by Q&A and implementation discussion on real challenges and next steps for applying PDPA within your organisation.
Course format, duration and certification
Training Mode Physical / Online / Hybrid / e-learning
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Duration 1 Day (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Venue Online or in-house at client’s office
Level Beginner (no prior PDPA or legal background required)
Certificate Certificate of Completion awarded upon full attendance