Singapore: Signed Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) including cross-border electronic data transfer
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Signed Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) including cross-border electronic data transfer
On 20 November 2012, the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) including cross-border electronic data transfer, was signed by the President of Singapore. In particular, Section 26 of the PDPA restricts organisations from transferring personal data out…
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
adopted
2012-11-20
adopted