The following case reiterates the need for a proper password protection policy and periodic security checks to guard against data breaches under Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act (“the Act). Singapore Red Cross Society (“Red Cross”) ran a website that permitted the community to schedule appointments to donate blood. To this end, Red Cross kept personal […]
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Well-Known Software & Technology Company Fined for Erroneous Disclosure of Payroll Information
In its decision dated 30th July 2021, the Personal Data Protection Commission (“the PDPC”) has fined well-known software and technology company, SAP Asia Pte. Ltd. (“SAP”) $13,500 over its breach of its personal data protection obligations under Section 24 of the Personal Data Protection Act (“PDPA”). The Decision follows a complaint received by the PDPC […]
Sporting Goods Company Issued Warning for Data Protection Breach
The Personal Data Protection Commission (“the Commission”) issued a Warning to Specialized Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. (“SAP”) for breach its personal data protection obligations under Section 24 of the Personal Data Protection Act (“PDPA”). Specialized Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. is a wholesale company of sporting products and equipment including bicycles and healthcare equipment, established in […]
TAFEP Was Fined $29,000 Over Data Breach
The Tripartite Alliance Limited (TAL), an organisation that oversees the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP), was fined $29,000 for data breach due to an incident of data hacked and accessed in 2020. TAFEP handles clients’ employment system database as well as provides mediation and counsel in employment-related disputes. Over 12,000 individuals […]
Singapore – Breach The Obligations Imposed By The PDPA, And Face Penalties
In two recent decisions issued by the Personal Data Protection Commission (‘PDPC’), investigations were carried out under Section 50(1) of the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (‘PDPA’) and financial penalties were imposed on the errant entities. The circumstances which lead to this step by the PDPC are set out below: 1. O2 Advertising Pte. Ltd., […]