Singapore Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)

Objectives

On completion of this tutorial, you will be able to:

• Define the material and territorial scope of the PDPA as well as fundamental concepts such as “personal data” and “processing”

• Recognise the key responsibilities of organisations in relation to the processing of personal data as described by the PDPA’s data protection obligations

• Identify the rights of individuals under the PDPA

• Describe the Do Not Call Provision and obligations on organisations

Tutorial Overview

Data protection legislation is concerned with upholding the privacy rights of individuals in relation to their personal data. This tutorial provides a high-level overview of the Singapore Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and its significance in terms of protecting an individual’s privacy in today’s world.

Prerequisite Knowledge

None

Tutorial Level

Introductory

Tutorial Duration

60 minutes