Singapore: Signed Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) including personal information protection in electronic commerce
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Signed Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) including personal information protection in electronic commerce
On 20 November 2012, the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) including personal information protection in electronic commerce, was signed by the President of Singapore. The PDPA stipulates various obligations for organisations operating in Singapore…
Scope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
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2012-10-15
under deliberation
2012-11-20
adopted