FUNDAMENTALS OF THE PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION ACT (2020)

About This Course

Course Objectives


Upon completion of this Course, participants will have the following knowledge:

- Definition of what is personal data
- An Organization’s processes, procedures, and guidelines of DPMP
- Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA)
- PDPA and the data lifecycle
- Obligations under the PDPA
- Accountability under the PDPA; and
- Best practices in operationalizing PDPA.

With the above-mentioned knowledge, participants will be able to carry out the following:

- Obtain consent to collect, use or disclose individuals’ personal data
- Allow individuals to withdraw consent
- Collect, use or disclose personal data only for the purpose for which consent was obtained
- Notify individuals of the purposes for the collection, use or disclosure of their personal data
- Correct errors or omissions in individuals’ personal data upon request
- Ensure accuracy and completeness in the collection of personal data
- Cease retention or anonymize personal data when it is no longer necessary for business or legal purposes