Activity Tracker
The DPA Activity Tracker provides our latest information on developments in legislatures, judiciaries and the executive branches of G20, EU member states and Switzerland.
261 events advancing 156 policy or regulatory changes:
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Ministry of Communications and Information Digital Enterprise Blueprint
Opened consultation on MCI Digital Enterprise Blueprint
On 4 April 2024, the Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) opened a public consultation on the Digital Enterprise Blueprint (DEB) until 22 April 2024. The DEB aims to advance the digitalisation of enterprises and outlines recommendations …
Operational license requirement in MAS amendments to Payment Services Regulations 2019 and other notices
Implemented MAS amendments to Payment Services Regulations 2019 and other notices including operational license requirement for digital payment token providers
On 4 April 2024, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) amendments to the Payment Services Act 2019 (PS Act), the Payment Services Regulations 2019, and the Financial Support for Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CF…
Cybersecurity (Amendment) Bill
Introduced Cybersecurity (Amendment) Bill No. 15/2024
On 3 April 2024, the Cybersecurity (Amendment) Bill No. 15/2024 was introduced to the Singapore Parliament. The Bill aims to enhance the legal framework governing national cybersecurity, extending the Cybersecurity Act 2018 applicability from Critic…
Investor protection measures for digital payment token services in amendment to Payment Services Regulations
Adopted amendments to Payment Services Regulations including investor protection measures for digital payment token services
On 2 April 2024, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) adopted amendments to the Payment Services Regulations 2019, including investor protection measures for digital payment token (DPT) services. The regulations require DPT service providers to…
CCCS investigation into acquisition of Delivery Hero's operations by Grab Holdings
Closed investigation into proposed acquisition of Delivery Hero's operations by Grab Holdings
On 1 April 2024, the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) announced the closure of the investigation into the intended acquisition by Grab Holdings Inc. of the business of Delivery Hero SE, including its Foodpanda services in Sing…
Personal Data Protection Commission Advisory Guidelines on the PDPA for Children's Personal Data
Adopted PDPC Advisory Guidelines on the PDPA for Children's Personal Data in the Digital Environment
On 28 March 2024, the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) adopted the Advisory Guidelines on the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) for Children's Personal Data in the Digital Environment. These guidelines provide comprehensive measures to e…
ICN Agreement to Strengthening Competition Authority Coordination in Digital Markets
Adopted ICN Agreement to Strengthening Competition Authority Coordination in Digital Markets
On 26 March 2024, the International Competition Network (ICN), which is comprised of competition authorities from Australia, Austria, Canada, Brazil, the European Commission, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands, N…
Cyber Security Agency advisory on detecting and responding to deepfake scams
Adopted Cyber Security Agency advisory on detecting and responding to deepfake scams
On 21 March 2024, the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) published an advisory on detecting and responding to deepfake scams outlining detection and response measures for such type of content. The advisory addresses the use of Artificial Intel…
PDPC investigation into Whiz Communications for allegedly breaching data protection obligations under PDPA
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 Whiy 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…
Advisory Guidelines on the Use of Personal Data in AI Systems under the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)
Adopted Advisory Guidelines on Use of Personal Data in AI Systems under the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)
On 1 March 2024, the Data Protection Authority in Singapore adopted the Advisory Guidelines on the Use of Personal Data in AI Recommendation and Decision Systems. The guidelines cover scenarios where organisations can use the business improvement an…