PDPA'S ENACTMENT Flashcards
When was the PDPC established?
The 2nd of January in 2013 and it became part of the IMDA from the 1st of October in 2016.
When was the PDPA enacted and when did it come into full effect?
Enacted in 2012 and came into full effect on July 2 - 2014.
What are the PDPA’s predecessors?
The National Internet Advisory Committee (NIAC) 2002 Report & the Report on a Model Data Protection Code for the Private Sector.
What are some notable amendments to the PDPA?
Introduction of mandatory data breach notifications and expanded consent frameworks.
What are the main reasons for the enactment of the PDPA?
Enhance economic competitiveness - build consumer trust - align with international best practices - support business innovation - and address public expectations for privacy protections.
What did the NIAC 2002 report recommend?
The adoption of a data protection framework to enhance consumer trust in e-commerce.
What was the NIAC initially established to do?
To advise the Singapore government on internet-related policies and initiatives.
How did the NIAC 2002 report influence Singapore’s data protection regime?
It served as a catalyst for the Singapore government to prioritize the development of data protection laws.
What was the purpose of the Report on a Model Data Protection Code for the Private Sector?
To provide a detailed framework for data protection practices within private sector organizations in Singapore.
How did the Report on a Model Data Protection Code influence the PDPA?
It outlined best practices and guidelines for handling personal data - shaping the principles and requirements later enshrined in the PDPA.
What is the TrustSg mark based on?
The Model Data Protection Code for the Private Sector.
What problem did the publication of the Model Code not resolve?
The basic problem of an incoherent patchwork of statute - case law - and guidelines.
