Appoint a Data Protection Officer to Stay Compliant​
At Ares Strategy, we help businesses meet Singapore’s data protection obligations by providing outsourced Data Protection Officer (DPO) services. Under the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), every organisation in Singapore is required to designate at least one individual to oversee the responsible handling of personal data. Our DPO support ensures your company stays compliant, protects customer information, and responds effectively to data-related incidents.
Whether you are a sole proprietor, growing SME or an established business, outsourcing your DPO role gives you access to expert guidance without needing to hire full-time staff.
Why Does Your Business Need a DPO?
The DPO plays a key role in safeguarding your customers’ personal data and managing your company’s compliance with Singapore’s PDPA. All organisations must publicly provide the contact details of their designated DPO, even if they do not actively collect sensitive data.
Core Responsibilities of a DPO:
- Oversee data protection practices and privacy policies
- Ensure proper consent collection, storage, and use
- Handle data access and correction requests from individuals
- Report data breaches to the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC)
- Conduct internal audits and employee training on data privacy
- Serve as your organisation’s contact point for data protection matters
Failure to appoint a DPO or meet PDPA standards can result in financial penalties and reputational damage. By outsourcing this role, your business maintains full compliance while focusing on core operations.
Our DPO-as-a-Service Solution
Ares Strategy provides your business with an experienced and certified Data Protection Officer who handles all aspects of compliance. We tailor our service based on your organisation’s size, industry, and data-handling practices.
What We Deliver:
Initial Compliance Assessment
We review your current data collection, storage, and usage practices to identify gaps and risks.
Policy Development and Review
We draft or update your Data Protection Policy and internal Standard Operating Procedures. This includes setting up data retention schedules and consent procedures.
Compliance Documentation
Our team maintains a PDPA compliance register, logs consent forms, and manages records of data access requests or security incidents.
Ongoing Advisory
Support
Your assigned DPO provides guidance on daily data-related queries, contractual obligations, and third-party data sharing.
Training and
Awareness
We conduct internal training sessions to help staff understand PDPA requirements and how to handle personal data correctly.
Breach Management and Reporting
In the event of a suspected data breach, we manage investigations, coordinate remediation steps, and handle notifications to affected individuals and the PDPC.
Who will require this service?
We offer two levels of Personal Data Protection services to support businesses with different operational needs and compliance exposure. The Basic option covers essential statutory requirements, while the Comprehensive option provides broader governance, internal controls, and ongoing advisory support for organizations with more complex data handling activities.
Personal Data Protection – Basic
Best suited for:
- Small businesses and startups seeking to meet minimum PDPA requirements
- Companies with limited personal data handling
- Organizations that need a named DPO and basic regulatory coverage
- Businesses looking for a cost-effective compliance solution
Personal Data Protection – Comprehensive
Best suited for:
- SMEs and growing businesses handling larger volumes of personal data
- Companies engaging third-party vendors or cross-border data sharing
- Organizations requiring internal policies, processes, and risk controls
- Businesses seeking ongoing advisory support and compliance oversight
Basic
Personal Data Protection
from SGD $500 /year
What’s included?
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DPO Registration
Appointment and registration of a named Data Protection Officer with ACRA. -
Basic Breach Reporting Support
Guidance on PDPC and affected-party notifications where required. - Designated Contact Point Acts as the official contact for data protection enquiries.
- DPO Email Inclusion Dedicated DPO email address for statutory correspondence.
Comprehensive Personal Data Protection
from SGD $880 /year
What’s included?
- All Basic Coverage Includes DPO registration, breach reporting support, and contact-point services.
- Active Compliance Oversight Ongoing monitoring of PDPA compliance across business operations.
- Policies & Process Templates Internal policies, risk assessments, incident response, and third-party data handling checklists.
- Enhanced Advisory Support Guidance on complex data protection scenarios and operational changes.
How does the process work?
We follow a structured, PDPA-aligned approach to help your organization meet data protection obligations responsibly and in accordance with Singapore regulations.
Data Protection Scope Assessment
We review your business activities, data handling practices, and regulatory exposure to determine the appropriate level of PDPA support required.
DPO Appointment & Setup
A named Data Protection Officer (DPO) is registered with ACRA, and data protection responsibilities and reporting channels are established.
Ongoing Data Protection Management
We act as the primary point of contact for data protection matters, manage internal and external queries, and support compliance with PDPC guidelines.
Incident Handling & Advisory Support
Where applicable, we support data breach reporting, response coordination, and ongoing advisory to address compliance gaps or operational queries.
Important Notes
- PDPA obligations are governed by the Personal Data Protection Act and PDPC guidelines
- Data breach reporting requirements depend on materiality and regulatory thresholds
- Directors and management remain accountable for organizational data protection practices
- Data protection services may be scoped as Basic or Comprehensive, depending on business needs
We help ensure data protection obligations are managed clearly, consistently, and in line with prevailing regulations.Â
Data Protection, Put in Place
We support your PDPA obligations through DPO appointment, reporting processes, and governance frameworks to help manage personal data responsibly.Â