SS 714:2025 Data Protection Trustmark (DPTM) Certification
The SS 714:2025 Data Protection Trustmark (DPTM) Certification is Singapore’s national benchmark for data protection excellence. Developed based on the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and international best practices, SS 714:2025 helps organisations establish robust data governance, enhance consumer confidence, and demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding personal data.
DPTM certification provides independent assurance that your organisation has implemented sound, accountable, and transparent data protection policies and practices. It signifies that you manage personal data responsibly, securely, and in compliance with Singapore’s regulatory requirements.
SS 714:2025 Data Protection Trustmark (DPTM) Certification
Why DPTM Certification Matters
✔ Strengthen Customer Trust
Show customers and partners that their personal data is handled with care and protected by reliable controls.
✔ Demonstrate Accountability
Meet PDPA requirements and showcase your commitment to responsible data handling, privacy-by-design, and data lifecycle management.
✔ Competitive Advantage
Stand out in tenders, partnerships, and industry collaborations by holding a nationally recognised trustmark.
✔ Improved Internal Processes
Adopt a systematic framework to identify risks, manage personal data effectively, and ensure organisational readiness for data incidents.
✔ Strengthen Customer Trust
Show customers and partners that their personal data is handled with care and protected by reliable controls.
✔ Demonstrate Accountability
Meet PDPA requirements and showcase your commitment to responsible data handling, privacy-by-design, and data lifecycle management.
✔ Competitive Advantage
Stand out in tenders, partnerships, and industry collaborations by holding a nationally recognised trustmark.
✔ Improved Internal Processes
Adopt a systematic framework to identify risks, manage personal data effectively, and ensure organisational readiness for data incidents.
Key Components of SS 714:2025
The DPTM framework covers essential areas of data protection, including:
- Governance and Risk Management: Oversight by management, documented policies, and processes for continuous compliance.
- Data Inventory & Data Lifecycle Management: Proper collection, use, retention, disclosure, and disposal of personal data.
- Consent, Notification & Purpose Limitation: Ensuring transparency and lawful processing.
- Protection of Personal Data: Safeguards covering people, processes, and technology.
- Access & Correction Requests: Clear mechanisms for individuals to exercise their rights.
- Data Breach Management: Preparedness, detection procedures, escalation protocols, and notification.
- Third-Party Management: Ensuring vendors and partners uphold equivalent data protection standards.
Data Protection Trustmark
Who Should Apply
The DPTM certification is suitable for organisations that collect, process, store, or manage personal data — including:
- Private companies
- SMEs and start-ups
- Non-profit organisations
- Educational institutions
- Government-linked organisations
- Service providers handling client data
Whether you are handling customer data, employee data, or providing data processing services, DPTM helps demonstrate trust and reliability.
The DPTM certification is suitable for organisations that collect, process, store, or manage personal data — including:
- Private companies
- SMEs and start-ups
- Non-profit organisations
- Educational institutions
- Government-linked organisations
- Service providers handling client data
Whether you are handling customer data, employee data, or providing data processing services, DPTM helps demonstrate trust and reliability.
Benefits to Your Organisation
- Enhanced brand reputation and customer confidence
- Demonstrated compliance with PDPA and industry requirements
- Reduced risk of data breaches and regulatory penalties
- Streamlined internal processes and improved data governance
- Increased business opportunities and competitive differentiation
SOCOTEC is your partner in DPTM certification
We guide organisations through each step of the certification journey — from understanding requirements to preparing documentation and facilitating audits. Our team ensures a smooth and efficient certification process aligned with SS 714:2025.
