Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
What is the PDPA? The Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) provides a baseline standard of protection for personal data in Singapore. It complements sector-specific legislative and regulatory frameworks such as the Banking Act and Insurance Act.
Enhanced PDPA for Businesses. The enhanced PDPA is part of ongoing efforts to enhance protection of personal data while supporting organisations to thrive amidst new technology, business models and global developments in the digital economy. DPO Competency Framework and Training Roadmap.
Get to know your organisation’s obligations under the PDPA to safeguard personal data entrusted to you by your customers and employees. Download the full infographic here. 1. Accountability Obligation
The Advisory Guidelines for Key Concepts elaborate on and provide illustrations for the key obligations in the PDPA and interpretation of key terms in the PDPA. These assist in organisations and individuals’ general understanding of the PDPA. The full document is available here.
The PDPA provides safeguards against the misuse of individuals’ personal data by regulating the management of personal data. Individuals have the right to be informed of the purposes for which businesses are collecting, using or disclosing your personal data, giving you more control over how your personal data is used.
Accompanying Regulations have been published in the Gazette on 29 January 2021, and will take effect with the enhanced PDPA on 1 February 2021. The amendments will strengthen organisational accountability and consumer protection, while giving organisations the confidence to harness personal data for innovation.
How does the PDPA apply to you? With the introduction of the PDPA, you can decide which organisation can collect your data, how it is to be used and whether it can be disclosed. The PDPA covers all electronic and non-electronic personal data, regardless of whether the personal data is true or false. You, too, have a responsibility to
The Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (the “PDPA”) establishes a general data protection law in Singapore which governs the collection, use and disclosure of individuals’ personal data by organisations.
Accountability is a fundamental principle of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). This means that organisations must take responsibility for the personal data under their possession or control. For more information, please refer to Part 3 of the PDPA 2012 on the Singapore Statutes Online website.
Under the PDPA, organisations are required to appoint a DPO and make their business contact information publicly accessible. You may register your DPO here . Registration is voluntary and enables the PDPC to keep your organisation informed on important regulatory notices and developments.