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An Overview of
Singapore’s Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Landscape

In this whitepaper, you will learn:

  • Singapore’s data privacy landscape – PDPA and its key obligations,
  • Sectoral laws, cybersecurity Act, and GenAI framework and their key obligations,
  • Regulations, general and sectoral guidelines, and notifications issued under the PDPA,
  • How Securiti helps organizations comply with Singapore’s data privacy and cybersecurity landscape.

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In a rapidly evolving data-driven digital era with escalating cyber threats, Singapore's proactive stance on cybersecurity and data protection serves as a beacon for nations worldwide, setting a high standard for safeguarding digital assets and fostering trust in technology-driven economies.

Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA) sets the foundation for data protection standards across various sectors in Singapore. Emphasizing the significant principles of consent, protection, and accountability in handling personal data, it governs the handling of personal data with the utmost regard for individual rights and organizational responsibilities.

This whitepaper provides a comprehensive overview of Singapore's data privacy and cybersecurity landscape, highlighting its legislative developments, including data privacy laws and regulations, sectoral laws, and regulations, cybersecurity laws, GenAI laws, and initiatives aimed at safeguarding individuals and entities against data breaches and evolving cyber threats.


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Frequently Asked Questions

Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) is the primary law regulating data protection. The PDPA creates a data protection legislation that regulates how organizations collect, process, and disclose personal data while honoring individual’s rights and organizations' requirements to utilize such data for lawful reasons.

The Cybersecurity Act provides a framework for ensuring Singapore's national cybersecurity remains intact. It also aims to regulate cybersecurity service providers, cybersecurity experts, and owners of critical information infrastructure (CII).

Singapore's primary authority on regulating personal data privacy is the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC). It administers and enforces the PDPC and encourages public and organizational awareness of data security while offering guidance to companies on how to comply with the PDPA.

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