Is there any privacy law in Singapore?
In 2012, Singapore’s Parliament approved a data protection law which took effect on 2 January 2013. The Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA) establishes a regulatory framework which governs the collection, use, disclosure and care of personal data.
Is GDPR applicable to Singapore?
The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies to companies in Singapore that offer goods and services to, or monitor the behaviour of, individuals in the EU, even if those companies do not have a presence in the EU.
Which type of personal data is subject to the PDPA?
The PDPA covers all electronic and non-electronic personal data, regardless of whether the personal data is true or false. You, too, have a responsibility to protect your own personal data.
What is a privacy policy for a website?
What is a Privacy Policy? A Privacy Policy is a statement or a legal document that states how a company or website collects, handles and processes data of its customers and visitors. It explicitly describes whether that information is kept confidential, or is shared with or sold to third parties.
Can I sue someone for recording me without my permission Singapore?
The information and conversation are likely to be considered confidential and recording conversations without consent in these cases means you can be sued for a breach of confidence.
Is email considered personal data?
Yes, email addresses are personal data. According to data protection laws such as the GDPR and CCPA, email addresses are personally identifiable information (PII). PII is any information that can be used by itself or with other data to identify a physical person.
Do emails count as personal data?
A name and a corporate email address clearly relates to a particular individual and is therefore personal data.
Do I have to comply with GDPR?
The GDPR states that any entity which collects or processes the personal data of residents of the EU must comply with the regulations set forth by the GDPR. The GDPR is very straightforward in saying that any entity which collects or processes personal data from residents of the EU must be compliant with the GDPR.
Is it a legal requirement to have a privacy policy on a website?
Even if your business is not legally required to adopt a privacy policy, it is still recommended that you do so. Displaying a privacy policy on your website explains to those who access your website and interact with it, how you will handle their information.
Do I have to have a privacy policy on my website?
As stated earlier, ALL websites interact with user data in some way. This means that if you have a website and you intend to have people visit that website, then it’s mandatory that you include a privacy policy. The law requires you to inform users about what data you collect, how it’s used, stored and protected.