New initiatives to develop trusted data ecosystem in Singapore

Published Thu, Jul 27, 2017 · 03:04 AM

    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

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    - 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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