Managing Data Intermediaries: Data Protection Obligations under the PDPA The PDPA defines a Data Intermediary (DI) as an entity that handles personal information on behalf of a Data Controller (DC) under contract. The DI may perform any action or series of operations on personal data, including, but not limited to, Read more…
The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) cooperated with the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) and Singapore Police Force to publish an e-handbook outlining the distinctions between the Cybersecurity Act, the Computer Misuse Act, and the Personal Data Protection Act. This e-handbook introduces the Computer Misuse Act to aid organizations Read more…
What every organization should know about the Protection Obligation Organizations should implement the necessary security measures to safeguard the personal data in their possession or under their control, as well as the storage media or devices on which such data is stored. This is done to prevent any unauthorized access, Read more…
Privacy Awareness Week (PAW), an Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities (APPA) initiative, is held annually by its members to raise awareness about privacy and personal data protection issues. The Personal Data Protection Commission has designated the first week of May 2022 as PAW in Singapore. Privacy Awareness Week 2022: Why is Read more…
The April 2022 PDPC Incidents and Undertaking decision of the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) have been published on PDPC’s official website. For this month, three (3) cases have been issued covering the financial penalties of Trinity Christian Centre and GeniusU, and the Directions given to ACL Construction (S). It Read more…
What are data protection impact assessments, and are they mandatory for all? In a nutshell, when organizations do not collect, use, and disclose personal data, the Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) is not necessary for them. But if they do, they are encouraged to complete a DPIA when determining which Read more…
What every organization should know about the accuracy obligation Accuracy is defined as the quality or state of being accurate or exact in and of itself. According to Section 23 of the PDPA, every Organization must make a reasonable effort to ensure that personal data collected by or on behalf Read more…
Why data anonymisation makes sense for businesses Data anonymisation is the process of deleting or encrypting identifiers that link an individual to stored data in order to secure private or sensitive information. For instance, you can run Personally Identifiable Information (PII) such as names, social security numbers, and addresses through Read more…
The Singapore Financial Services and Markets Bill (FSM Bill) was introduced for reading in the Singapore Parliament on 14 February 2022. Simultaneously, the Singapore Monetary Authority (MAS) released an explanation brief and a response to industry responses about its consultation on the proposed FSM Bill (originally titled the proposed Omnibus Read more…
What every Organization should know about the Accountability Obligation Every day, massive volumes of data are generated when consumers and businesses use the internet to conduct their business. Consumers are also becoming more skeptical about how businesses are utilizing and handling their personal data, and they place a higher value Read more…
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