WSQ Fundamentals of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) (2020)
This course will give course participants a good overview and understanding of the PDPA and how it may be applied to the organizations for compliance. In addition to references to relevant parts of the PDPA, the course content is also largely adapted from the Advisory Guidelines published by the PDPC.
At the end of the training programme, the learner will be able to:
Learn about the new personal data protection act 2020
Learn how to apply PDPA and manage data breaches for your organisation
Learn about the role of a data protection officer and provide training and communication to staff for compliance
Demonstrate PDPA assessment tools for organizations
- Learn about the new personal data protection act 2020
- Learn how to apply PDPA and manage data breaches for your organisation
- Learn about the role of a data protection officer and provide training and communication to staff for compliance
- Demonstrate PDPA assessment tools for organizations
This course adheres to the Data Protection Management ICT-CGP-3020-1.1 TSC under ICT Skills Framework. Trainees who attended at least 75% of the scheduled class, demonstrated competency in the WSQ assessment, and participated during the scheduled class will receive these two e-certificates with the aforementioned skills under the SSG Skills Framework.
*Course fees before GST
**Funding is subjected to approval
Note that purchases of goods and services from GST-registered businesses on or after 1 Jan 2023 will be subject to GST at 8%.
The assumed skills and knowledge for this unit are as follows. Learners are assumed to:
- Have an in depth knowledge of their organisational products/ design and process flow
- Have presentation skills
- Be able to listen, read, speak and write English at a proficiency level equivalent to the Employability skills system (ESS) level 4
- minimum age requirement: 21
- possess basic personal computer skills
- operate a personal computer independently
1. All notice of transfer/withdrawal / deferment must be given in writing and submitted at least 2 weeks prior to course commencement.
2. An administrative fee of $60 (GST inclusive) will be imposed if notice is received less than 2 weeks.
3. If notice of withdrawal is received:
- At least 1 week before commencement of the course, a 20% of the full course fee will be charged. For government-funded course, a 20% of full course fee before funding will be charged.
- Less than 1 week before commencement of the course, a 30% of the full course fee will be charged. For government- funded course, a 30% of full course fee before funding will be charged.
- No show on the scheduled date, a full course fee will be levied. For government-funded course, a full course fee before funding will be charged.
3. For all government-funded programmes (WSQ & Non-WSQ), funding is only applicable to:
- Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents.
- Participants who have achieved at least 75% attendance and passed all required assessments.
- Full course fee will be charged to participants who fail to meet the above-mentioned criteria.
4. Certificates or Statement of Attainment or Certificate of Attendance will only be issued to participants who have achieved 75% attendance and undergo assessment (if applicable).
5. When a course is cancelled, fails to commence or fails to complete under unforeseen circumstances, participant is allowed to defer the intake at no cost or withdraw from the course; under such situation, a full refund of the advance payment will be given.
6. Notice of change in participant’s name must be given in writing, no less than 5 days prior to course commencement.
7. SMF reserves the right to change the venue, cancel or postpone the event without prior notice and full refund will be given under such circumstances. Such modifications shall become effective immediately upon the posting thereof. Please approach your account manager for more queries.
