Singapore: Implemented Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) including cross-border electronic data transfer
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Implemented Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) including cross-border electronic data transfer
On 2 July 2014, the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), including cross-border electronic data transfer, came into effect. In particular, Section 26 of the PDPA restricts organisations from transferring personal data outside of Singapore. Specifica…
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