How Does DPaaS Help You Achieve PDPA Compliance?

Personal data refers to data about a person or individual who can be identified from that data. It also refers to data or other information that organisations have or have access to. The Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) gives a baseline standard for the protection of personal data in Singapore. The Personal Data Protection Act is also designed to complement sector-specific regulatory and legislative frameworks like the Insurance and Banking Act. It is also made up of various requirements that govern the use, collection, care, and disclosure of personal data in Singapore. The PDPA also provides for the establishment of the national Do Not Call (DNC) Registry. Individuals are given the option to register their Singapore telephone numbers with the DNC Registry so they can opt out of getting any unwanted telemarketing messages from various organisations. Objectives of the PDPA The PDPA recognises the need of organisations to use, collect, and disclose personal data for reasonable and legitimate purposes. At the same time, they also recognise the need to protect the personal data of individuals. Data protection services and practices are needed to ensure personal data is not misused. Data protection services can also help ensure the individuals’ trust in organisations that handle and manage their personal data is maintained. When the flow of personal data is regulated among organisations, the PDPA can also strengthen Singapore’s position as one of the most dependable hubs for businesses. Data Protection as a Service (DPaaS) Data Protection as a Service can help your organisation comply with the privacy and data protection requirements and kickstart your PDPA compliance journey. For companies with less than ten staff or for new DPOs, DPaaS can be very beneficial. For trusted institutions like Straits Interactive, basic DPaaS service can include 3 months of advisory assistance from a certified DPO. You will also get help drafting, documenting, and implementing the company procedures and policies. Other assistance can include: Data Protection Training A DPO hands on course designed to train a compliance or data protection officer professionally. Access to Privacy Management Software You will also get three months access to classroom editions of privacy management platforms to help you manage operational compliance. Legal Guidance Partnering with selected law firms, you can also get one hour consultations for legal advice when you need it. Data Protection Management You will also get assistance setting up a Data Protection Management System that can help manage risks and document data flows. Data Breach Management You can create a Data Breach response procedure and plan through a Mock Investigation exercise. Advisory Support You will have access to six hours of advisory support from in-house and Certified Data Protection experts. This can also include templates for procedures and policies. Compliance Assessments This is done to help you document and address your organisation’s PDPA compliance risks. Data Inventory You will get help documenting and addressing the data inventory risks of your organisation. Data Mapping You will get help documenting and addressing the business process risks of your organisation. Onsite Audit You will get assistance conducting an onsite audit of physical risks. Risk Register You will get help identifying and documenting your organisation’s top five to ten inherent risks (with related controls and treatments) as well as related controls and treatments. Procedures/Policies You will get help preparing and delivering templated data protection policies. Where applicable, you will also get help with standard operating procedures that can help support the data protection capabilities of your organisation.