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Data Protection Officer Programme

Build practical PDPA confidence for the data-driven workplace.

Build Practical PDPA Confidence for the Data-Driven Workplace.
A professional DPO programme that equips learners with practical knowledge and hands-on skills to perform data protection duties in compliance with the Malaysian PDPA 2010.

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Programme Details

  • UNIMY & Coursera

    Awarded by

  • 2 Days

    Duration

  • BAC Flagship Campus

    Location

  • Hybrid

    Study Mode

  • In Progress

    Intakes

  • RM3,500

    Course Fees

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Future Careers

Turn data protection knowledge into compliance and governance value.

Possible Career Directions

  • Data Protection Officer

  • Compliance Officer

  • Legal Advisor

  • IT Security Manager

  • Risk Manager

  • HR Manager

  • Operations Manager and Department Head handling personal data

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Why This Programme Matters

The Reality

Organisations need professionals who understand PDPA obligations, privacy risks, data subject requests and breach response.

The Education

PDPA fundamentals, 7 Data Protection Principles, Data User and Data Processor roles, cross-border transfer, DPO responsibilities, data inventory, risk assessment, vendor due diligence, DPIA, breach response, DSARs and AI tools.

The Data Protection Advantage

A practical professional pathway that connects privacy law with business workflows, tools and compliance action planning.

Graduate Ready

Practical PDPA knowledge for compliance, risk response, data governance and organisational privacy support.

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Course Modules

  • Kick-off, Expectations & Challenges
  • Mastering the Malaysian PDPA
  • Becoming an Effective Data Protection Officer
  • Identifying & Mitigating Data Protection Risks
  • Managing Data Breaches & Data Subject Requests
  • Supercharging the DPO with AI Tools
  • From Learning to Action
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The Data Protection Learning Experience

Built around PDPA understanding, DPO capability and workplace-ready privacy governance.

How Learners Build Skills

  • Start with real data protection challenges

  • master the Malaysian PDPA

  • build DPO capability

  • manage privacy risks

  • respond to breaches and requests

  • use AI responsibly and turn learning into action

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Course Modules & Assessment

A practical 2-day DPO pathway for professionals and organisations.

Modules: Kick-off, Expectations & Challenges; Mastering the Malaysian PDPA; Becoming an Effective Data Protection Officer; Identifying & Mitigating Data Protection Risks; Managing Data Breaches & Data Subject Requests; Supercharging the DPO with AI Tools; From Learning to Action.

  • Assessment: Participants demonstrate learning through a knowledge-check assessment and present a practical PDPA Action Plan and Compliance Roadmap.
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Career Outcomes

Roles in Focus

Data protection knowledge that supports compliance, trust and responsible business operations.

Progression Pathways Strengthen current responsibilities, support PDPA compliance projects, improve privacy practices or move into data protection, legal, risk, IT security or operations-focused roles.

  • Data Protection Officer
  • Compliance Officer
  • Legal Advisor
  • IT Security Manager and Risk or Operations Manager
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Learner Experience

Interactive, practical and workplace-ready PDPA training.

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    Hybrid Learning Access:

    BAC Flagship Campus and hybrid delivery.

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    Interactive Training Style:

    trainer-led sessions, case studies, scenarios, group activities, quizzes and role plays.

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    Practical Tools and Templates:

    data inventory, vendor risk, DPIA, breach response and compliance planning.

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    Experienced Trainer:

    Thilagavathy Rama Loo, senior legal practitioner and Head of Privacy at Low & Partners.

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Who Should Attend

Suitable for DPOs, compliance officers, legal advisors, IT security managers, risk managers, HR managers, operations managers and department heads handling personal data.

  • Target Industries include financial services, healthcare, education, retail, telecommunications, government, technology, hospitality and tourism.
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Fees & Financing

Programme Fees

  • Course feeRM3,500

Programme Fees RM3,500. Duration 2 Days. Study Mode Hybrid. Location BAC Flagship Campus. Awarded by UNIMY & Coursera. Intakes In Progress.

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