The Certified Data Protection Officer (CDPO) Intensive Preparatory Course and Certification Program delivered by the International HR Institute (IHRI) aims to equip Data Protection Officers and other individuals responsible for processing personal data with comprehensive knowledge of privacy and data security to develop their competency in managing data processing activities in accordance with the DPA and global data privacy practices.
In today’s digital age, where personal data is fundamental to the operations of any organization, appointing a dedicated individual to ensure the protection and proper handling of personal data is essential.
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The International HR Institute is the most trusted and leading organization for professional development and lifelong learning, producing thousands of certified professionals in the fields of HR, L&D, and business.
IHRI carefully drafted the CDPO certification program to align with Philippine data privacy regulations and global data protection guidelines, including GDPR.
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WHO SHOULD GET CERTIFIED?
• Data Protection Officers (DPOs)
• HR Professionals
• Compliance Officers
• IT Security Professionals
• Legal Advisors
• Privacy Officers
• Risk Management Professionals
• Aspiring Data Privacy Professionals
• Executives and Managers
• Business Consultants
CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATIONS
• At least 21 years old
• Filipinos anywhere in the world
or non-Filipinos doing business in the Philippines
• At least 1 year of working experience
• Fundamental understanding of data privacy concepts
CERTIFICATION FACILITATION
The 2-day preparatory course and the certification assessment will be conducted online.
Atty. JOAN MEDALLA, CIPP/E, CIPM
Global Training Partner
and Course Facilitator
ABOUT THE CDPO PREPARATORY COURSE FACILITATOR
-Asia Advisory Board Member, International Association of Privacy Professionals
-Senior Lecturer, University of the Philippines
-Former Policy Advisor, National Privacy Commission
Atty. Joan Medalla is a highly accomplished legal and data privacy professional with extensive experience in data privacy, AI governance, appellate practice, and government procurement. She holds several certifications, including Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) and Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM). Atty Joan has a robust academic background, with a Doctor of Law (JD) from the University of the Philippines Diliman and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Ateneo de Manila University.
She was previously one of the Policy Advisors at the National Privacy Commission (NPC), where she developed enforcement policies for the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 and handled data privacy and cybersecurity cases.
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Institute of Data Privacy and Protection
International HR Institute