Why SMEs need data protection

THE Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) came into full force two years ago, and yet many small and medium enterprise (SME) owners lack full understanding of how the PDPA applies to them and the importance of complying.

Lack of understanding

Some SME owners have not heard of the PDPA. Many assume that it is irrelevant to the nature of their business and their operations.

Others worry they lack the resources to engage legal services to help them plan and implement data protection measures.

Even fewer have considered the need to conduct a …