PDPC | Register Your Data Protection Officer (DPO)

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You may register your DPO <a href="https://www.pdpc.gov.sg/dpo">here</a>. Registration is voluntary and enables the PDPC to keep your organisation informed on important regulatory notices and developments.</span> <button class="btn-close" type="button"><span class="vh">Close notification</span><span class="eyd-icon eyd-icon-close"></span></button> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <main class="main-content" id="mainContent"> <header class="page-header"> <header class="page-header"> <div class="breadcrumbs"> <div class="container"> <ul> <li><a href="/">Home</a></li> <li><a href="/overview-of-pdpa/the-legislation/personal-data-protection-act">Overview of PDPA</a></li> <li><a href="/overview-of-pdpa/data-protection">Data Protection</a></li> <li><a href="/overview-of-pdpa/data-protection/business-owner">Business Owner</a></li> <li><a href="/overview-of-pdpa/data-protection/business-owner/data-protection-officers">Register Your Data Protection Officer (DPO)</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </header> </header> <div class="container"> <section class="detail-wrapper"> <article class="detail-content"> <header class="detail-content__header"> <h2 class="page-title">Register Your Data Protection Officer (DPO)</h2> </header> <div class="rte"> <p>In compliance with the <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sso.agc.gov.sg/Act/PDPA2012?ProvIds=P13-#pr11-" target="_blank">Personal Data Protection Act 2012</a>, an organisation must designate at least one DPO and the DPO’s contact information must be made available to the public. </p> <h3>Responsibilities of the DPO</h3> <p>The responsibilities of a DPO include, but are not limited to: </p> <ul> <li>Ensuring PDPA Compliance</li> <li>Fostering a Data Protection Culture</li> <li>Efficient Handling of Data Inquiries</li> <li>Alert Management on Personal Data Risks</li> <li>Liaise with PDPC when required</li> </ul> <p>The DPO function may be a dedicated responsibility or added to an existing role in the organisation. The appointed DPO may also delegate certain responsibilities to other officers. Organisations with manpower constraints may outsource operational aspects of the DPO function to a service provider.</p> <h3 style="color: #131313; text-align: left; letter-spacing: normal;">Update / Register with PDPC</h3> <p>Register now to automatically be a part of the DPO community and gain access to: </p> <ul> <li>Free workshops and resources </li> <li>Latest updates on PDPA and best practices</li> <li>Exclusive networking events</li> <li>Insights on key trends for data breach prevention</li> </ul> <table width="100%" border="1" cellspacing="0" style="text-align: center;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 100%;"> <p style="font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 0;"><strong>Both ACRA-registered and Non-ACRA Registered Entities</strong></p> <p style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0;">Update / Register via our PDPC online form</p> <p><a rel="noopener noreferrer" class="btn" href="https://go.gov.sg/registerdpoinfo" target="_blank"><span class="label">Click To View Form</span></a></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>Notice:</strong> Starting 1 December 2024, Data Protection Officer (DPO) registration on ACRA's BizFile+ will be unavailable until further notice. Organisations wishing to register a new DPO or update existing DPO information can do so through an online form, which will be made available soon.</p> </div> <div class="accordion"> <div class="accordion-group"> <a class="accordion-title" href="#accordion-0"><span>FAQs on the New Registration Process</span><span class="eyd-icon eyd-icon-angle-down"></span></a> <div class="accordion-content" id="accordion-0"> <div class="rte"> <p><strong>1. Why is there a change in the process for the registration of DPO information?</strong></p> <p>Starting 1 December 2024, DPO registration on ACRA’s BizFile+ will not be available until further notice.</p> <p>Organisations wishing to register a new DPO or update existing information can do so on PDPC website until the service is fully restored on ACRA’s BizFile+.</p> <p><strong>2. As a Corppass user of my organisation, why am I unable to access the new DPO registration form?</strong></p> <p>You must have the “digital service access” for the e-Service “DPO-REGISTRATION”.</p> <p><strong>3. What should I do if I encounter a technical issue with the new DPO registration form?</strong></p> <p>You can report the issue by contacting <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://form.gov.sg/67160aae90b90b6551cb58f4" target="_blank">https://go.gov.sg/dporegfeedback</a>.</p> <p><strong>4. Is there a way for me to give feedback on the new DPO registration form?</strong></p> <p>Yes, you can provide your feedback by visiting <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://form.gov.sg/67160aae90b90b6551cb58f4" target="_blank">https://go.gov.sg/dporegfeedback</a>.</p> <p><strong>5. My organisation is not registered with ACRA (e.g. non-profit organisation). How can I register my organisation’s DPO?</strong></p> <p>You can register your organisation’s DPO with PDPC directly at <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://go.gov.sg/registerdpoinfo" target="_blank">https://go.gov.sg/registerdpoinfo</a>.</p> <p><strong>6. I have previously registered my organisation’s DPO information on ACRA’s BizFile+/ with PDPC. Do I still need to register via the new form?</strong></p> <p>If you have previously registered your organisation's DPO information with ACRA’s BizFile+ or PDPC, no further action is required.</p> <p><strong>7. How can I update the information if there is a change in our organisation’s DPO?</strong></p> <p>You can update the information by submitting the changes at <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://go.gov.sg/registerdpoinfo" target="_blank">https://go.gov.sg/registerdpoinfo</a>. A step-by-step instruction guide is available within the form for your reference.</p> <p><strong>8. As a Corppass user of my organisation, why can’t I login to the form?</strong></p> <p>Please verify that your Corppass Administrator or Sub-Administrator has granted you/ other users within the organisation access to the digital service (“DPO Registration”) necessary to complete the transaction.</p> <p><strong>For other DPO-related enquiries, please refer to our <a href="https://www.pdpc.gov.sg/faq-listing?persona=dp-professional&topic=data-protection-officers&page=1">Frequently Related Questions here</a>.</strong></p> <p><strong><span style="text-align: left; letter-spacing: normal; color: #131313;">For any queries, reach out to us via </span><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://go.gov.sg/pdpc-feedback" target="_blank" style="color: #0088cc; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: normal;">this</a>.</strong></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> <aside class="detail-aside"> <div class="social-share sharethis_toolbox"> <p class="social-share__label">Share</p> <ul class="social-share__list"> <li><a class="btn-share sharethis_button_facebook st-custom-button" href="#" data-network="facebook" title="Share to Facebook"><span class="eyd-icon eyd-icon-facebook"></span></a></li> <li><a class="btn-share sharethis_button_twitter st-custom-button" href="#" data-network="twitter" title="Share to Twitter"><span class="eyd-icon eyd-icon-twitter"></span></a></li> <li><a class="btn-share sharethis_button_linkedin st-custom-button" href="#" data-network="linkedin" title="Share to LinkedIn"><span class="eyd-icon eyd-icon-linkedin"></span></a></li> <li><a class="btn-share sharethis_button_whatsapp st-custom-button" href="#" data-network="whatsapp" title="Share to Whatsapp"><span class="eyd-icon eyd-icon-whatsapp"></span></a></li> <li><a class="btn-share sharethis_button_email st-custom-button" href="#" data-network="email" title="Share via Email"><span class="eyd-icon eyd-icon-email"></span></a></li> </ul> </div> </aside> </section> </div> </main> <div class="site-footer"> <div class="cookie-message"> <div class="container"> <div class="cookie-message__content" data-token="201904032120"> <p>To offer you a better experience, this site uses cookies. 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