Fundamentals of The Malaysia Personal Data Protection Regulation
Fundamentals of The Malaysia Personal Data Protection Regulation
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Duration
1 Day
Cost
MYR1750
Contact
+6 03-9212 8533
my.sales@straitsinteractive.com
Ideal For
- Data Protection Officers
- Compliance Managers (Dedicated/ Part-time)
- Personnel with data protection responsibilities
- Also for personnel handling personal data, e.g., Finance, Human Resources, Sales and Marketing, IT, and Customer Service
Straits Interactive Sdn Bhd (MyCo ID: 1113669X) is pleased to announce that our "Fundamentals of The Malaysia Personal Data Protection Regulation" course is now HRD Corp Claimable!
Data Protection professionals are required to be knowledgeable and well-versed in the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) from the operations perspective.
This course lays the practical foundation and competencies necessary in the new era of compliance in personal data protection. It covers the 7 principles of Malaysia's PDPA from an operational and information life cycle perspective
Participants will learn best practices and identify the risks for complying with the PDPA as well as enforcement cases from the Personal Data Protection Department (JPDP).
To learn more about data privacy in Malaysia, please view the following content:
- Data protection vigilance needed amid rising cyber crime
- Taking the first steps to compliance - in one-third the time
Meet our trainers:
 | Benjamin Shepherdson Benjamin is a recognized authority in data protection and risk management with over 17 years of experience across diverse sectors, including banking, healthcare, aviation, edtech and telco. As an Adjunct Lecturer at the Singapore Management University (SMU) Academy, he specializes in breaking down complex regulatory frameworks into actionable business strategies. Benjamin has a proven track record of helping multinational corporations and SMEs navigate the complexities of digitalization while maintaining the "core value of trust". He is a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) and a Certified Governance, Risk, and Compliance Professional (GRCP), known for his ability to drive operational resilience and sustainable financial performance. |
 | Mohammad Said Bin Salleh Said is a dynamic training professional with over 10 years of training experience. He has successfully trained individuals on the topics of data analytics, data visualization,service excellence, data protection and risk management. Ever since obtaining his Advanced Diploma in Data Protection from Singapore Management University Academy in 2022, he has provided trainings in Singapore on the Personal Data Protection Act. Said’ s knowledge and sharing of real life experiences has helped participants to learn and understand that it is important to know how to be operationally compliant with the data protection laws. |
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Develop an understanding of the 7 principles of Malaysia's PDPA
- Understand how to operationalise the obligations
- Learn from local and global enforcement cases of the security gaps to be mindful of in your own organisation
Assessment
There will be a course assessment based on lecture, classroom exercises and case studies.
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 Data Protection Excellence DPEX) Network.
- Capabara Classroom Toolkit (During class duration)
- Course materials (Digital copy)
- e-Certificate of completion by Data Protection Excellence (DPEX) Network
COURSE FEE
*RM 1,750 / pax.
Includes 1 day in-person training and course materials.
(*Fees are not inclusive of visa application, flight, hotel arrangements/accommodations or other expenses. Participants are responsible for arranging and paying for their own visa application, flight, hotel accommodations and any other expenses incurred in attending this course)
Location: Kuala Lumpur, TBA
(Limited to 25 delegates per class)
| Mode of Delivery: In-person | |
| TIME ZONES | TIMING |
| Malaysia (UTC/GMT +8) | 1 Day: 9:00AM to 5:00PM |
FUNDING
HRD Corp Scheme Code: Skim Bantuan Latihan Khas
Note:
For organisations intending to claim under HRD Corp, please note the following requirements:
- Each participant must be a Malaysian citizen.
- Each participant must fulfil a minimum attendance of 75% for the entire workshop (i.e. must have a minimum of 0.75 day) to be able to claim under HRD Corp funding.
*If the participant does not meet the minimum requirement, HRDCorp will not process the claim and the organisation will then have to pay to Straits Interactive the full training fees of RM 1,750 for each participant.
For the full list of factors that may affect a claim made under the HRDCorp scheme, please click here.
Documents to submit for grant application:
- Quotation
- Course Brochure/Trainer's profile
*For guidance in submitting a grant application, please click here.
Once your grant is approved, kindly provide us with the Grant Application number found on the top left of the approval page.
DURATION
Includes 1 day in-person training and course materials.
(*Fees are not inclusive of visa application, flight, hotel arrangements/accommodations or other expenses. Participants are responsible for arranging and paying for their own visa application, flight, hotel accommodations and any other expenses incurred in attending this course)
Location: Kuala Lumpur, TBA
(Limited to 25 delegates per class)
| Mode of Delivery: In-person | |
| TIME ZONES | TIMING |
| Malaysia (UTC/GMT +8) | 1 Day: 9:00AM to 5:00PM |
CONFIRMATION & RESERVATION
When registration is confirmed, participants will receive our email confirmation along with information about the course programme. If no seats are available for the applied date, you will be notified immediately and given an alternative date. Straits Interactive reserves the right to change the course schedules, programmes and content without prior notice. We also reserve the right to cancel courses due to unforeseen circumstances.
CANCELLATION
Requests for withdrawal or postponement must be made in writing to Straits Interactive. Refunds arising from course withdrawal/deferment will be subjected to the following terms:
More than 2 weeks before course commencement: Full refund.
Less than 2 weeks before course commencement: 50% refund.
On or after course commencement: No refund
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