Singapore: PDPC investigation into Whiz Communications for allegedly breaching data protection obligations under PDPA
Progress
Current status
in force
21 Mar 2024 in force
Scope
Implementers
Singapore
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued PDPC ruling following investigation into Whiz Communications for breaching data protection obligations under PDPA
On 21 March 2024, the Singapore Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) ruled that Whiz Communications failed to adequately protect customers' personal data and imposed a financial penalty of SGD 9'000. The ruling follows an incident where the or…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority