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Competition watchdog to conduct studies to launch protection role

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Published Mon, Apr 9, 2018 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    SINGAPORE'S competition watchdog launched its new consumer protection role on Monday with the announcement of two market studies - on online travel booking and the transfer of personal data.

    In one study, the renamed Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) will focus on the online booking of flight tickets and hotel accommodation in Singapore, given the growing popularity of the medium.

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