Data Protection Trustmark

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The PDPC and Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) developed the Data Protection Trustmark (DPTM) Certification to help your organisation demonstrate compliance with the PDPA.  

Getting the certification would benefit your organisation in the following ways:

  • DPTM can be an accountability tool to demonstrate to your customers, business partners and regulator that your organisation adopts responsible data protection practices to manage personal data.
  • Data intermediaries/third parties that are DPTM-certified can assure their clients of their responsible data protection policies and practices.
  • DPTM may serve as a mitigating factor against enforcement action in the event of a data breach. In addition, under the PDPC's Active Enforcement Framework, the PDPC and/or the DPTM-certified organisation that is able to demonstrate accountable data protection practices, may initiate an undertaking process.

 

Data Protection Trustmark SS 714:2025

 

The DPTM is now part of the national Singapore Standards (SS), elevating the level of recognition for organisations which obtain DPTM-certification. It is updated to better support organisations in staying future-ready and meeting evolving data protection needs. The revised DPTM will offer:

  • Updated language to clarify the requirements for organisations seeking certification

  • A streamlined certification experience where organisations can work with one certification body throughout their certification journey

  • Professional assessments conducted by bodies overseen by the Singapore Accreditation Council

  • Annual surveillance audits to enhance confidence in the organisation’s data protection practices and demonstrate continued commitment to data protection

 

Organisations may obtain a copy of the Data Protection Trustmark SS 714:2025 from the Singapore Standards e-shop.

The certification process is undertaken by certification bodies that have been appointed by IMDA.

For more information on the certification and how to apply, please visit the IMDA website.