New initiatives to develop trusted data ecosystem in Singapore
THE Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) has embarked on a series of new initiatives to develop a trusted data ecosystem in Singapore, said Minister for Communications and Information Yaacob Ibrahim on Thursday.
They include:
- The launch of a public consultation on PDPC's review of the Personal Data Protection Act to keep pace with technology and global developments
- The publication of a new guide to help organisations adopt best practices when sharing data
- Plans to introduce a Data Protection Trustmark certification scheme by end
2018
- Singapore's notice of intent to participate in the Apec Cross-Border Privacy
Rules System and the Apec Privacy Recognition for Processors System
Dr Yaacob unveiled these initiatives at the 5th Personal Data Protection Seminar on Thursday.
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