PDPA Compliance Singapore: Complete Business Guide

Given your compilation, usage, or distribution of personal data in Singapore, you wonder if the PDPA 2012 (PDPA) applies to you. Considering the growth of data breaches and privacy concerns, every company has to make sure it follows the PDPA compliance so as to build public trust and hence avoid penalties. 

 

From elementary duties and concepts to the operational components of the PDPA, this manual will have you covered on every facet. Moreover, we will discuss recent events, typical errors to be avoided, and how Qualysec can help you to appropriately fulfill your obligations for data protection. 

What is the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) in Singapore?

For private-sector companies, Singapore’s principal data-protection legislation is the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). It controls how companies gather, store, and share personal information. Mandatory under the supervision of the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC), the legislation guarantees that personal information is used responsibly while still enabling legal commercial use.

 

2012 marked the beginning of the PDPA; full enforcement came by 2014. Later, the Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2020 established additional compliance requirements, including required breach notification and higher monetary fines. These changes show Singapore’s resolve to meet worldwide data-privacy requirements while still preserving economic competitiveness.

 

Why it matters: PDPA compliance protects the data of people, helps companies avoid steep fines (up to 10% of annual turnover or S$1 million), and maintains Singapore’s position as a dependable commercial hub.

Source: https://qualysec.com/pdpa-compliance/