Terms of Services
Effective Date: [October 2023]
Welcome to the Asia Privacy and Data Protection Cooperative (“pdpc.asia”).
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your membership with pdpc.asia and your use of its services. By becoming a member of the pdpc.asia, you agree to abide by these Terms.
1. Membership Types
The pdpc.asia offers three membership types, each with its own features and benefits. The three membership types are:
1.1 Advocate (FREE)
- Membership Benefits: Advocates enjoy the following benefits:
- Access to basic educational resources on privacy and data protection.
- Participation in pdpc.asia discussions and forums.
- Regular newsletters and updates related to privacy and data protection.
- Membership Fee: Advocates are entitled to a free membership with no subscription fees.
- Membership Duration: Advocates have ongoing access to their membership benefits until they choose to terminate their membership.
- Termination: Advocates may terminate their membership at any time by following the pdpc.asia’s termination process outlined in Section 5.
1.2 Privacy Protection Trustmark (For Organizations that attained the Certification)
- Membership Benefits: Organizations that have attained the Privacy Protection Trustmark certification enjoy the following benefits:
- Access to advanced educational resources on privacy and data protection.
- Inclusion in the pdpc.asia’s directory of certified organizations.
- Exclusive access to webinars and workshops on privacy best practices.
- Membership Fee: The membership fee for organizations holding the Privacy Protection Mark certification is determined based on a separate agreement between the pdpc.asia and the organization.
- Membership Duration: Membership for certified organizations is ongoing and continues as long as the organization maintains its Privacy Protection Mark certification.
- Termination: Membership for certified organizations may be terminated if the organization’s certification is revoked or if it chooses to discontinue its membership.
1.3 Privacy Consultant (For Certified Privacy Consultants)
- Membership Benefits: Certified Privacy Consultants enjoy the following benefits:
- Access to specialized resources and tools for privacy consulting.
- Inclusion in the pdpc.asia’s directory of certified privacy consultants.
- Opportunities for collaboration with other members on privacy projects.
- Membership Fee: The membership fee for certified Privacy Consultants is determined based on a separate agreement between the pdpc.asia and the consultant.
- Membership Duration: Membership for certified Privacy Consultants is ongoing and continues as long as the consultant maintains their certification.
- Termination: Membership for certified Privacy Consultants may be terminated if the consultant’s certification is revoked or if they choose to discontinue their membership.
2. Membership Acceptance
By becoming a member of the pdpc.asia, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms. You further represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract.
3. Cooperative Services
The pdpc.asia offers various services related to privacy and data protection, which may include educational resources, discussion forums, newsletters, and other member-exclusive content. The nature and availability of these services may vary depending on your membership type.
4. Member Responsibilities
As a member of the pdpc.asia, you agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete information when registering for your membership.
- Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials.
- Abide by all applicable laws and regulations while using the pdpc.asia’s services.
- Respect the rights and privacy of other members.
- Refrain from engaging in any activity that may harm or disrupt the pdpc.asia or its services.
5. Termination
You may terminate your membership at any time by contacting the pdpc.asia through the designated channels. The pdpc.asia reserves the right to terminate your membership if you violate these Terms.
(“pdpc.asia”).
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your membership with pdpc.asia and your use of its services. By becoming a member of pdpc.asia, you agree to abide by these Terms.