Mobile Applications - Privacy by Design and Design Thinking
Mobile Applications - Privacy by Design and Design Thinking
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Next Session
Duration
3 Days
Cost
SGD3270
Contact
+65 6974 8949 | +65 6920 5462
courses@straitsinteractive.com
Ideal For
- Data Protection Officers and mobile apps software developers
- Professionals working in organisations that provide mobile app development services
- Regulators and professionals from Government agencies responsible for implementing mobile apps data security policies and programme
LATEST UPDATE
Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% training attendance and pass the associated assessment in order to be eligible for course fee funding. Click here for more information.
| NEXT INTAKE INFORMATION |
| 25 - 27 Jun 2025 [Open for Registration] Mode of Delivery: In-person |
*Online registration will close 5 calendar days before the course start date or once the maximum class size is met, whichever comes first.
While businesses increasingly rely on the use of mobile applications (apps) for their everyday operations, the processing of personal data through such tools poses significant risks to users’ security and privacy. The risks and potential areas of data and privacy breaches are potentially from an information life-cycle and monetisation perspective.
This module, Mobile Applications - Privacy by Design and Design Thinking provides participants with an understanding of the mobile ecosystem and data protection concepts in the mobile landscape. They will learn how to embed Data Protection by Design and by default into mobile app development lifecycle.
TOPICS COVERED
- Introduction to Design Thinking
- Mobile Ecosystem
- Mobile Apps Monetization
- Software Development Kits & Trackers
- Data Protection and Mobile Apps
- Data Protection by Design and by Default
- Demonstrating Accountability
This module is part of the Advanced Certificate in Data Governance Systems programme.
Meet our team of trainers:
 | Kevin Shepherdson Kevin is the founder and CEO of Straits Interactive, which operates the ASEAN region's largest network of privacy professionals: the Data Protection Excellence (DPEX) Network. Recognised as an expert in data privacy and governance, Kevin authored the book "99 Privacy Breaches to Beware Of" and is also the official APAC trainer for both IAPP (International Association of Privacy Professionals) and the Open Compliance and Ethics Group (OCEG). |
 | Celine Chew As a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) and Head of Learning and Development of Straits Interactive, Celine provides insights into the behavioural change and learning required for teams to embrace change initiatives. She offers comprehensive training for Data Protection Officers (DPOs) and companies, propelling digital transformation in data protection and governance. Celine also has extensive training experience internationally and specialises in the social, emotional and cognitive aspects of learning. She is also an executive coach to senior executives in multinational and regional companies. Combining both her educator, musical and change management background, Celine crafted and trained a tailored curricula for educators on utilising ChatGPT for teaching and learning, training educators' adeptness with these tools. Through her hands-on approach and strategic insights, she has significantly advanced the integration of cutting-edge AI technologies in these vital areas as well as playing a crucial role for the launch of Straits first AI Data Protection Officer (DPO) Assistant toolkit. |
PRE-REQUISITE
Participants should preferably have tertiary qualifications and/or at least 3 years of working experience.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Provide a comprehensive framework to understand data protection concepts, principles and requirements in mobile apps and digital landscape
- Develop a good understanding of the processing risks and potential areas of data and privacy breaches in mobile apps from an information life-cycle and monetisation perspective
- Learn about embedding Data Protection by Design and by Default in Mobile App development lifecycle covering ISO/ IEC 27701 standard, GSMA, Apple and Google Privacy Guidelines as well as government regulations and policies.
- Learn how to demonstrate accountability for data security and management by applying data protection management and compliance programme
ASSESSMENTS
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.
For more information on assessment and re-assessment policy, click here.
CERTIFICATION
Advanced Certificate in Data Governance Systems
Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment for each of the 6 modules within 3 years in order to be awarded the digital Advanced Certificate in Data Governance Systems issued by Singapore Management University.
- Participants will receive the course material in the form of digital e-book. To access your digital e-book, you need to install Adobe Digital Editions or BlueFire. Visit - https://bit.ly/ade-ebook-guide for more guidance on how to open the e-book.
| COMPANY-SPONSORED | |||
| PARTICIPANT PROFILE | SELF-SPONSORED | SME | NON-SME |
| Singapore Citizen < 40 years old Permanent Resident LTVP+ | $981 (After SSG Funding 70%) | $381 (After SSG Funding 70% + ETSS Funding 20%) | $981 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
| Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old | $381 (After SSG Funding 70% + MCES Funding 20%) | $381 (After SSG Funding 70% + MCES Funding 20%) | $381 (After SSG Funding 70% + MCES Funding 20%) |
| International Participant | $3,270 (No Funding) | $3,270 (No Funding) | $3,270 (No Funding) |
| Please note that prices listed above are inclusive of the new 9% GST, applicable from January 1, 2024. | |||
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
Workfare Skills Support (WSS) Scheme in replacement of Workfare Training Support (WTS) 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 Scheme
- Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
- Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than SGD100 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
- Trainers 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.
# Absentee Payroll
Companies who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here.
For more information, please refer to:
# SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)
This course is eligible for SFEC funding. Companies should check their SFEC eligibility on the Business Grant Portal.
COURSE ENQUIRY / DETAILS
For more information on course details, write to us at courses@straitsinteractive.com or call us at +65 6974 8949 / +65 6920 5462.
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