Privacy Notice

Update on: 21st September 2023

Overview

Privacy and Data Protection Cooperative – Asia is a Cooperative which focuses on the advocacy for Privacy and Data Protection, and setting the Quality standards in accordance to International standard and best practices.  Our scope of activities are:

• Cooperative Membership
• Academy; in which we run courses
• Certification of Privacy Professionals
• Certification of Organisation’s Privacy Protection Trustmark
• Collaboration with other related Organisations,  Institutions eg. Universities, Foundation, etc.

 

At Privacy and Data Protection Cooperative – Asia (hereinafter referred to as “PDPC.Asia,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Notice outlines how we collect, store, use, and disclose personal data in compliance with relevant data protection laws and regulations in the Asia region.

 

1. Collection of Personal Data (Notification – Purpose – Consent – Accuracy)

We collect personal data when it is necessary and relevant for the purposes described in this Privacy Notice. Personal data may be collected directly from you, through our website (www.pdpc.asia), or through other means such as emails, forms, or events. 

The types of personal data we may collect include, but are not limited to:

• Contact information (e.g., name, email address, phone number)
• Business Contact Information (e.g., job title, company); which is not covered under the PDPA
• Payment information (if applicable)
• Usage data (e.g., IP address, cookies, analytics)

The Data Subjects in which Personal data are collected include:

Learners: Full name and email

Trainers:  Full name and email

Organisations: Organisation’s Name, Contact Person’s Full name, Organisation‘s email

2. Storage of Personal Data (Protection – Retention)

We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Personal data is stored securely and retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Notice or as required by applicable laws and regulations.

3. Use of Personal Data

We collect and use personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide and improve our services and website.
• To communicate with you, including responding to your inquiries and requests.
• To send you newsletters, updates, and marketing materials (where you have provided consent).
• To analyze and understand user behavior and preferences to enhance our offerings.
• To comply with legal obligations and regulations.

 

4. Disclosure of Personal Data

We may disclose your personal data to third parties, including:

• Service providers who assist us in providing our services.
• Regulatory authorities and government agencies as required by law.
• Business partners or event organizers for collaborative initiatives (with your consent).

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.

 

5. Your Rights (Access & Correction and Data Portability)

In compliance with applicable data protection laws, you have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to:

• Access and request a copy of your personal data.
• Correct or update your personal data.
• Delete your personal data.
• Restrict or object to the processing of your personal data.
• Withdraw your consent (where applicable).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at joinus@pdpc.asia

 

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can manage your cookie preferences by adjusting your browser settings.

 

7. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

8. Transfer

Our server is located in Singapore which is also a country that most South East Asia countries trusted, and placed their data in.  We do not disclose or sell any data to others, and use primarily for our cooperative’s communication only.

9. Data Breach Notification

We will notify individuals if a Data Breach occurred in which the data was not protected (eg. Encrypted).

10. Phone Call

We do NOT make phone call to anyone.  Thus, if you received any phone call, it would not be from us.  Our main communication will be through email, and please check that the email is: joinus@pdpc.asia which is our official correspondence email.  However, at times, we will also use Electronic means via WhatsApp for our auto-communication.

11. Changes to this Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The most recent version will always be available on our website.

 

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal data or this Privacy Notice, please contact us at:

Asia Privacy and Data Protection Cooperative (PDPC) Email: joinus@pdpc.asia

Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with applicable data protection laws and regulations in the Asia region.