Singapore PDPA Compliance Services

PDPA Compliance Services

Applicability Assessment

VeraSafe can conduct an assessment to determine how the PDPA applies to your organization based on data processing activities, business operations, and sector-specific requirements. We can help assess your obligations, identify compliance gaps, and develop a structured remediation plan.

Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)

VeraSafe can support your organization in conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) as may be required by PDPA. We can help identify potential risks, evaluate mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with PDPA’s accountability and governance obligations.

Consent and Purpose Limitation Compliance

VeraSafe can assist in evaluating your organization’s consent practices and ensuring compliance with PDPA requirements on purpose limitation. We can help design consent mechanisms, manage exceptions, and implement policies to align with legal obligations.

Data Breach Response and Notification Planning

VeraSafe can help your organization develop an incident response plan that meets PDPA’s mandatory data breach notification requirements. We can assist in assessing breaches, notifying the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) when required, and implementing preventive measures to reduce future risks.

Cross-Border Data Transfers

VeraSafe can evaluate your organization’s data transfer practices and provide guidance on lawful mechanisms for transferring personal data outside Singapore. We can assist in implementing contractual safeguards, obtaining required consents, and ensuring compliance with the PDPA’s data transfer requirements.

Data Protection Policies and Notices

VeraSafe can review and draft data protection policies, privacy notices, and internal guidelines to ensure compliance with PDPA requirements. We can help create transparent communications that inform individuals of their rights and how their personal data is handled.

Data Protection Officer Services

VeraSafe can provide advisory support for organizations required to appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO) or those seeking external guidance on data protection compliance. Additionally, VeraSafe can serve as your outsourced DPO, ensuring that your organization meets PDPA requirements while benefiting from our knowledge of Singapore’s data protection framework.

Contract Review and Data Processing Agreements

VeraSafe can review and draft data processing agreements (DPAs) and other contractual safeguards to ensure compliance with PDPA requirements. We can help organizations establish clear obligations with vendors and service providers handling personal data.

FAQs

What is the Singapore PDPA?

The PDPA is Singapore’s data protection law, designed to regulate the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data by organizations. It aims to safeguard individuals’ privacy while balancing the needs of organizations to collect and use personal data for business purposes.

Who needs to comply with the PDPA?

Any organization that processes the personal data of individuals in Singapore, regardless of whether the organization is based in Singapore or abroad, must comply with the PDPA. This includes businesses, government agencies, and non-profit organizations that handle personal data.

How does the PDPA impact cross-border data transfers?

The PDPA requires organizations to implement legally recognized transfer mechanisms when sending personal data outside Singapore. VeraSafe can help ensure compliance through contractual safeguards, binding corporate rules, and alternative transfer solutions.

What happens if my organization does not comply with the PDPA?

Non-compliance with the PDPA can result in significant penalties, including fines of up to S$1 million.

Matthew Joseph

CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, FIP

Managing Director

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Jim Cormier

CIPP/E, CIPM, FIP

Senior Vice President and Head of Professional Services

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