On 26 February 2021, DPEX Network held a CLOSED-DOOR webinar for members of the Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) in conjunction with Mr Alvin Toh, Straits Interactive and Mr Dominic Ng, IMDA. 

The Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) in Singapore recently reviewed the PDPA to ensure that it keeps pace with technological and regulatory developments in data protection. The proposed amendments were passed on 2nd November 2020.

The amendments to the PDPA are:

  1. Introduction of mandatory breach notification

  2. Revised consent framework

  3. Accountability

  4. Introduction of data portability and

  5. Enhanced rules on telemarketing and spam (Do Not Call (DNC) registry)

With the introduction of these proposed amendments, what are the potential consequences and implications to a business? What are some measures and steps that companies should take to adapt to and comply with the new requirements and standards?

Agenda

• What the upcoming PDPA amendments mean for business
• Share insights based on recent industry-related enforcement cases
• Sharing of best practices and tips for a robust data protection programme
• Overview of the available resources, i.e. funding and tools, to aid in the creation and sustenance of the data protection program

Disclaimer: Views expressed by the speakers do not constitute as legal advice.

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Please post any questions that you did not have the opportunity to ask during webinar in the comments section below or engage with other attendees for discussion. 

You can find more related resources on DPEX Network, giving a more in-depth perspective of data protection and risk management here:

https://www.dpexnetwork.org/articles/ (under enforcement page)

KEY SPEAKERS

Mr Alvin Toh - CMO, Straits Interactive

Mr Dominic Ng - IMDA, Data Protection Certifications Manager