Understanding and Complying with the Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2024

Understanding and Complying with the Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2024

Introduction

With the enforcement of the Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2024, all organizations in Malaysia must ensure strict compliance with new regulations around data breach notification, data portability, and enhanced enforcement. This training provides a comprehensive understanding of PDPA 2010 and the key updates introduced in the 2024 amendments.

Course Methodology

Interactive lecture with slides
Case study analysis
Scenario-based group discussions

This training is ideal for:

Compliance Officers HR and IT Managers
Legal and Risk Management Personnel
Appointed or prospective Data Protection Officers (DPOs)
Business Owners and SME Operators

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Outcome

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

- Understand the core principles of the PDPA 2010.
- Gain clarity on the latest 2024 amendments and their enforcement timeline.
- Learn how to prevent, respond to, and report personal data breaches.
- Understand the roles of Data Controllers, Processors, and Protection Officers.
- Be equipped to implement internal SOPs and policies to ensure compliance.

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No	Topic	Topic Description
1	Introduction to Personal Data Protection	What is Personal Data? 7 Principles of Personal Data Protection Overview of the PDPA 2010 Roles and Responsibilities of Data Users and Processors Key Compliance Requirements
2	PDPA 2024 Amendments & Enforcement Timeline	Overview of PDPA 2024 Amendments Key Changes: - Mandatory Data Breach Notification - Data Portability Rights - Data Portability Rights - Penalty Rate Increases - Compliance by Data Processors Timeline for Enforcement: - Stage 1 – 1 January 2025 - Stage 2 – 1 April 2025 - Stage 3 – 1 June 2025 Implications for Business Practices
3	Data Protection Officers (DPOs) & Data Security Responsibilities	Who is Required to be Appointed as a DPO? Roles & Responsibilities of the DPO Can DPOs Be Outsourced? Duties of the Data Controller vs. Data Processor Establishing Internal SOPs & Data Handling Policies
4	Data Breach Management and Incident Response	What Constitutes a Personal Data Breach Internal Reporting Structures Incident Response Planning How to Notify PDPC of a Breach Case Studies of Enforcement Action
5	Q&A and Compliance Checklist Review	Final Q&A Walkthrough: Practical Compliance Checklist What Your Organization Should Do Next Resources and Templates for Compliance

Expert

Navin Manghan Dewandas

Navin is an accomplished legal and business consultant, senior corporate trainer, and digital transformation advocate with more than 23 years of dynamic experiences across legal & compliance, corporate business and law, and education and training sectors. Navin is a key driver in the creation and execution of education and talent development platforms aligned with government grants, digital economy agendas, and corporate learning frameworks. He is known for his strategic insight, innovative thinking, and ability to build strong partnerships with government agencies, GLCs, MNCs, and international stakeholders. Navin’s role as Senior Manager of Business Development at BAC Education Group (2018 to 2022), where he leads key initiatives in Digital Transformation, Industry 4.0, and Digital Business by offering accessible education and skills-based training platforms to individuals, corporate clients, and government stakeholders. He is instrumental in building and nurturing partnerships with GLCs, MNCs, and ministries, leveraging available government grants and funding to support Malaysia’s human capital development and future-ready workforce initiatives. Navin has also served as the Regulatory Legal & Compliance Manager at MULA Advisory Sdn Bhd and Business Director from July 2022 to December 2023, where he provided leadership in compliance, legal, and business development within the financial services and capital market sectors. His key responsibilities included ensuring regulatory compliance, overseeing legal documentation and M&A risk management, conducting risk assessments, driving ethics and compliance culture, managing stakeholder engagement, and expanding business through strategic planning and marketing across local and international markets. He was the Vice President for M.I.T Academy Sdn Bhd, Navin managed the company’s legal affairs, marketing, recruitment, and business growth strategies, successfully driving nationwide TVET training programs, including across Sabah and Sarawak, and initiating the setup of the company’s International School. At the same time he served as the Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO) of STEMERA Sdn Bhd, an EdTech startup that he co-founded by M.I.T Academy, focused on bridging the skills gap through a digital learning and employment platform. His innovative work has been featured in global conferences, including RISE Conference 2018 (Hong Kong) and Blockchain Consensus 2018 (Singapore). Training Specialisations: Legal Practices: Business Law, Contract Law, Compliance, Intellectual Property, Privacy Policies, PDPA, ABAC, FIDIC Contract, Risk & Clauses, ESG : Anti Bribery Management System (ESG:ABMS), ESG: Personal Data Protection Act (ESG:PDPA) Digital Transformation: Google Workspace, Digital Sales Adoption, Collaborative Intelligence & Digital Communication through AI Corporate Skills: Procurement, Tendering, Negotiation, Business Development, Financial Planning, Administration & Office Management Soft Skills: Customer Service, Branding, Team Building Programmes, Intrapreneurship Entrepreneurship: Sales & Marketing, Branding, Entrepreneurship Skills, Financial Sustainability for Business Passion in Education & Training Navin is dedicated to lifelong learning and fostering digital readiness in individuals. He champions education and skills training that aligns with the demands of a rapidly evolving digital landscape. His mission is to empower individuals to thrive in today’s competitive world, contributing to national development through innovative education platforms and workforce development initiatives.