PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION COMMISSION

Fintech / Regtech

PDPC Issues Data Protection Guidance for Blockchain Apps

By Editors | 22/07/2022

The guidance provides data protection recommendations for firms developing and deploying blockchain apps that process personal data.

Market Infrastructure

Thai Regulators to Cooperate on Personal Data Protection

By Mark Johnston | 08/05/2022

Thailand’s banking, securities, insurance and data protection authorities have signed a supervisory cooperation MoU ahead of the 1 June implementation of the new PDPA.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Gets New Methodologies to Assess Responsible AI Use

By Editors | 06/02/2022

A new open-source software toolkit has also been published to enable financial institutions to automate the fairness metrics assessment.

Market Infrastructure

BOT Directs Banks to Prepare for New Data Protection Law

By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 03/09/2021

The Thai Bankers’ Association has issued guidelines for banks on handling personal data protection in compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act.

Market Infrastructure

Singapore: Enhanced Personal Data Protection Act Takes Effect

By Manesh Samtani | 08/02/2021

The enhanced PDPA introduces mandatory data breach notification, criminal penalties for mishandling data, and a higher cap on penalties for breaches by large organisations.

Enforcement

Singapore’s Central Depository Fined for Data Privacy Breaches

By Editors | 10/08/2020

211 dividend cheques were sent to outdated mailing addresses, containing client names, NRIC numbers, CDP account numbers, and details of the securities held.

Fintech / Regtech

Uncovering the Terms and Conditions for Technology

By Max Kantelia | 27/08/2019

Legislators and industry leaders need to work together to ensure the benefits of innovation do not come at the cost of fairness, choice, and privacy, says Zilliqa co-founder Max Kantelia.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong, Singapore Cooperate on Personal Data Protection

By Editors | 12/06/2019

Hong Kong and Singapore’s data protection authorities have signed an MOU to strengthen cooperation on personal data protection.

Market Infrastructure

Insurance a Critical Part of Cyber Risk Response – MAS

By Manesh Samtani | 01/02/2019

Only 6% of global cyber insurance premiums come from APAC, said MAS division head Elean Chin at the launch of a new report which reveals the inadequacy of cyber risk preparedness.