Privacy, Data Protection & Data Governance
In the intricate web of the digital era, the importance of robustly safeguarding personal and corporate data stands at the forefront of legal and ethical responsibilities. Our law firm excels in delivering nuanced legal services that span the critical domains of Privacy, Data Protection, and Data Governance. Our advisory services consider the multifaceted scope of Malaysia’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and the ever-expanding data protection regulatory framework while considering the fluid nature of data. Our seasoned team offers not just compliance solutions but strategic counsel designed to navigate the subtleties of data law. This approach is comprehensive, addressing everything from policy formulation and risk assessment to compliance audits and incident management, ensuring our clients’ data practices not only meet legal requirements but also set industry benchmarks for integrity, confidentiality, and resilience.
PRIVACY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
A privacy program is a structured approach combining legal, compliance, technology, project management and other disciplines to meet the demands of businesses dealing with personal data and other types of sensitive data. Businesses, particularly those that are data-driven, look to privacy programs to ensure regulatory compliance and more importantly increase public trust in their brand. A privacy program is typically implemented throughout a company but can also be used for specific department implementation, in a standalone project or a single product. It should not be viewed as a ‘plug and play’ solution or a ‘one size fits all’ solution. These programs, if implemented properly, should become business enablers and not inhibitors. They continue to develop and mature with the organisation as it grows.
POLICY DEVELOPMENT
Where a specific issue is a concern, the solution may be in the form of policy development. These policies form the basis of a company’s direction on a particular compliance-related issue. Typical policies developed are privacy policies which address a large range of issues including data transfer, collection and cross-jurisdiction concerns, social media policies that safeguard your brand while not seen as restrictive by employees and data retention and destruction policies that address a company’s statutory obligation not to keep personal data ‘longer than necessary’ and the requirement to take steps to ensure such data is ‘destroyed’ or permanently deleted when it is not needed.
Privacy Team Structuring
Our consulting service is dedicated to crafting a specialized privacy team within your organization, a crucial step in navigating the complexities of today's data-driven landscape. We start by conducting a thorough assessment of your current data handling practices and privacy policies, identifying gaps and areas for improvement. Following this, we tailor a structured process to select the right mix of skills and expertise for your privacy team, ensuring they're well-versed in the latest data protection laws and technologies. Training and development form a core part of our approach, alongside establishing clear protocols and communication channels to integrate the privacy team seamlessly into your business operations. This strategic formation empowers your organization to proactively manage data privacy risks, fostering a culture of trust and compliance.
DAta protection impact assessments (DPIA)
Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) are essential proactive measures, meticulously designed to identify, assess, and mitigate privacy risks in projects involving data processing, thereby ensuring alignment with legal standards such as the GDPR. These assessments are initiated before any project that processes personal data begins, allowing organizations to thoroughly evaluate how data is collected, stored, used, and shared. This evaluation helps in pinpointing potential privacy impacts, enabling the implementation of strategies to minimize these risks. DPIAs enhance organizational accountability, transparency, and stakeholder trust by demonstrating a deep commitment to protecting individual privacy rights. Integrating DPIAs into the data governance framework solidifies the foundation for comprehensive data protection within all operational aspects of an organization.
Data Protection Officer (DPO) SERVICES
With the incoming amendments to Malaysia’s PDPA, companies will be required to have such a position within the organisation. Outsourcing bypasses the need for training of staff and long term engagement through employment. SLC offers the services of outsourced Data Protection Officer (DPO), Project Advisor and Chief Privacy Officer. This can be viewed as a temporary measure while your company grows to stage where it may take the role in house or a longer term cost effective measure.
Not sure where to start?
Getting started on your personal data protection journey might seem daunting, but we’ve got you covered. Before making a decision on a specific service that you might need, you may wish to schedule an initial consult or undergo an introductory two-hour training that gives your management team a broad overview of the personal data protection landscape.
