Intern, Data Protection Security

Who we are.

Pioneering workers rights since 1961, the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) unites 59 trade unions, seven trade associations, 12 social enterprises, and other enterprise partners as we create better lives for workers here in Singapore.

Our work cuts across the different ages and stages of life as we walk the ground and respond to everyday needs. Through initiatives that protect our workers at work, transform careers, manage the cost of living, help with financial resilience and health, and nurture relationships for families, we champion every worker through every touch point as we work towards better wages, welfare, and work prospects.

Because Every Worker Matters.

Position Overview

The Data Protection Office (DPO) at NTUC is seeking a motivated intern to support key initiatives that strengthen personal data protection governance across the organisation. The intern will work on identifying potential data breaches, setting up and managing a registry of data breach incidents, and improving how NTUC manages data breaches reporting process through clearer tracking and digitised workflows.

Job Responsibilities

• Set up and populate a registry of personal data breaches / incidents which occur in NTUC apart from the purpose of report keeping, the registry should also track: -
• Type of data breach
• Root cause of data breach
• Response time by parties

• Set up a reporting dashboard to monitor personal data breaches / incidents and weaknesses in data protection within NTUC the dashboard should be linked to the registry of personal data breaches / incidents. This will enable NTUC to recalibrate resources to focus on strengthening data protection resilience

• Digitalize the current personal data breach reporting process and assist with its roll out to departments this should be linked to the registry of personal data breaches / incidents

Preferred Qualifications

1. Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Business Analytics, Information Systems, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Security, or related fields.
2. Comfortable working with data and dashboards (e.g., Excel, Power BI / Tableau or similar).
3. Experience with workflow digitisation tools (e.g., Microsoft Forms, SharePoint, Power Apps/Power Automate) is a plus.
4. Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive/confidential information professionally.
5. Clear communication and ability to work with multiple stakeholders.

Why Join Us

This internship offers hands-on exposure to how a large organisation builds practical, organisation-wide data protection governance. You will work on deliverables that can be operationalised (dashboard, digitised forms, improved registry) and gain experience working with real stakeholders and real constraints.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.