Outsourced Data Protection Officer
Every organization needs to have a DPO in Singapore
Our outsourced Data Protection Officer (DPO) services are supported through collaboration with our network of external partners, comprising law firms with extensive data privacy expertise and licensed cybersecurity firms in Singapore.
This strategic partnership ensures the delivery of comprehensive data protection services to our clients, encompassing general compliance consultations focused on assessing PDPA-compliant policies and procedures, as well as extending to technical support that provides deeper insights into data protection law and cybersecurity practices
Appoint us as your organization’s DPO in ensuring PDPA compliance by implementing the best data protection practices
Professional Attributes of Data Protection Officer
Well-versed with data protection laws (e.g. PDPA, GDPR)
Expertise in information technology and cybersecurity practices
Ability to gain a good understanding of the organization’s business model and how it processes personal data
Capable of fostering a strong data protection culture in the organization
Demonstrate personal qualities such as integrity, professional ethics, and corporate governance awareness
Data protection is an integral part of the organization’s Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) framework
Contact us to schedule a free one-hour consultation to find out more about our outsourced DPO service and how we can assist your organization in developing robust data protection systems and processes that ensures compliance with Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act
The Personal Data Protection Act applies to all organizations that collect, use, and disclose personal data of individuals in Singapore. The legislation may extend to organizations incorporated overseas that conduct business activities involving the collection and disclosure of personal data within Singapore.
In accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2012, organizations are required to designate and appoint a minimum of one Data Protection Officer (DPO), whose contact details must be publicly accessible
The appointment of a Data Protection Officer (DPO) and the public disclosure of their contact information, whether through registration or publication on the organization's public-facing website, are mandatory requirements under the Personal Data Protection Act's (PDPA) Accountability Obligation. Organizations may either appoint an internal DPO or engage external service providers, as permitted by the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC).
The duties and responsibilities of a Data Protection Officer (DPO), as outlined by the Singapore Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC), include at least the following:
o Ensuring PDPA Compliance
o Fostering a Data Protection Culture
o Efficient Handling of Data Inquiries
o Alert Management on Personal Data Risks
o Liaise with PDPC when required
Data privacy ought to be considered an integral component of corporate governance, risk and compliance (GRC), extending beyond mere technological risk management or cybersecurity considerations. It is prevalent in every part of the organizational operations.
Whilst it is not mandatory to register an organisation's DPO with ACRA Bizfile + or in the online form on the PDPC website, doing so will satisfy the organisation's accountability obligation to make available its DPO's business contact information to the public.
From 1 Dec 2024, organizations can register their DPOs with PDPC directly at https://go.gov.sg/registerdpoinfo.
Data Protection is an integral part of the organization’s governance, risk and compliance
It works with everything else, and doesn’t exist in a vacuum