DPTM SS 714:2025 Certification in Singapore

Let the trustworthiness of your business show through the DPTM SS 714 Certification.

Does your business manage data in and across Singapore borders? Are you thinking of the perfect way to showcase your trustworthiness, ability to protect any data, and gain confidence of your customers and business partners? Look no more, for DPTM SS 714:2025 certification has got you covered.

What is DPTM SS 714:2025?

The Data Protection Trustmark (DPTM) certifies an organisation’s accountable data protection practices and compliance to the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). In 2025, DPTM was made a part of the Singapore Standards (SS 714:2025), adding to its relevance in the digital economy.

What are the principles an organisation must meet to achieve DPTM SS 714:2025?

1. Governance and transparency: Proper data protection procedures for handling personal information and informing stakeholders of these procedures and policies.

2. Management of personal data: Appropriate procedures to obtain consent to collect, use, and disclose data, including required notifications.

3. Care of personal data: Adequate protocols to guarantee the safety, correctness, completeness, preservation, and disposal of personal data.

4. Safeguarding individuals’ rights: Procedures enabling individuals to withdraw consent, access their personal data, and request corrections.

What are the benefits of getting a DPTM SS 714:2025 certification?

It helps build reputation among customers and business partners as it falls under a national standard. It is a symbol of trustworthiness that earns the confidence of clients and partners.

The certification remains valid for three years and includes yearly surveillance audits to ensure continuous adherence to DPTM SS 714:2025 standards.

It also defines responsibilities clearly and strengthens governance throughout the data lifecycle.

SS 714:2025 incorporates best practices in data protection and supports Singapore’s positioning as a trusted global data hub.

How to obtain a DPTM SS 714:2025 standard ?

To obtain this standard, companies must purchase the licensed version of SS 714:2025 standard from the Singapore Standards eShop. This will provide you with an understanding of what to ensure before applying for the certification.

A self-assessment toolkit is available for DPTM which you can use to evaluate the current data protection practices of your organisation. Once this step is completed, you will be able to identify gaps in governance and transparency, consent and data handling, data security breach management, and safeguarding individual rights.

Once a clear idea of the above is made and documented, a Data Protection Officer can be assigned to fill the gaps and align with the requirements to receive the DPTM SS 714:2025 certification.

Now, you can select a certification body and submit your application. This will be followed by two stages of audit – 1) documentation check, and 2) on-site or remote audit of the practices.

A successful completion of the audit will grant you the DPTM SS 714:2025 certification, which will remain valid for 3 years, with yearly inspections.

The Challenges:

The DPTM SS 714:2025 certification can be challenging at times. Here are a few challenges you may face in the process:

Vendors and external partners may mishandle personal data, increasing the risk of data breaches beyond your direct control.

A breach can result in severe financial losses, damage to brand reputation, and exposure to regulatory fines and legal consequences.

Keeping up with evolving data protection laws like the PDPA and GDPR is challenging due to their frequent updates and intricate requirements.

Cyber attacks—such as ransomware, phishing, and insider threats—are becoming more advanced and widespread, posing serious risks to data integrity and security.

Many organisations lack clear roles, formal data policies, and coordinated controls, leading to inconsistent data management across business units.

How Global Quality Services (GQS) can help you:

Global Quality Services will help you navigate through all the necessary steps smoothly, analyse gaps, take measures, document, conduct internal audits, and assess the readiness of your organisation for the DPTM SS 714:2025 audits. We make sure the process is done with perfection from step one. It’s never been easier!

Collaborate with GQS for a smooth navigation of your DPTM SS 714 certification!

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