Data Protection Officer (DPO) Competency Guidelines

This document sets out Malaysia’s DPO Competency Framework under the PDPA 2010 and 2024 Amendment, defining the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required of a Data Protection Officer.

It highlights six key areas: advisory support, risk management, compliance oversight, auditing, stakeholder communication, and regulatory/data subject management.

Overall, it serves as a practical guide to ensure effective and accountable data protection compliance within organisations.

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