The Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) is Singapore’s main authority on matters relating to personal data protection. The Commission administers and enforces the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA) by:
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Acknowledgement: Special thanks to Joel Leow Wei Xiang '18 (LL.B. (Hon.) NUS) for his advice and assistance in this section.
A. General
PDPA Guidelines and Consultations
Guides and guidelines issued by the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) including:
Note: all advisory guidelines must be read in conjunction with the Introduction to the Guidelines.
Singapore - Data Protection Overview
A summary of Singapore's data protection laws. Authored by Chong Kin Lim (Drew & Napier LLC)
B. Individuals
Advisory Guidelines on the Personal Data Protection Act for Selected Topics (updated 17 May 2022)
Chapters in this guidebook published by the PDPC include:
Help & Resources: Individual
Resources like brochures and factsheets are available on the PDPC website.
C. Organisations
Advisory Guidelines on the PDPA For NRIC and Other National Identification Numbers
Guidelines clarify how the PDPA applies to an organisation's retention, collection, use and disclosure of NRICs. See also:
Advisory Guidelines on the Personal Data Protection Act for Selected Topics (revised 17 May 2022)
Chapters in this guidebook published by the PDPC include:
Help & Resources: Business Owner
Resources like brochures and factsheets are available on the PDPC website.
Help & Resources: DP Professional
Organisations are required to develop and implement policies and practices that are necessary to meet their obligations under the PDPA. Guidance is provided by the PDPC to assist the data protection officer who oversees the data protection responsibilities within the organisation and ensures compliance with the PDPA.
Data Protection Guide for Charities
Developed by the Commissioner of Charities in partnership with Harry Elias Partnership LLP (2020?)
1. Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC)
The PDPC provides the following services:
Add: 10 Pasir Panjang Road, #03-01 Mapletree Business City, Singapore 117438
Tel: +65 6377 3131
Form: Feedback & Query Form
Form: DNC Complaint Form
2. Mediation
The PDPC may, with the consent of both the individual and organisation, refer cases to mediation. Individuals and organisations may also independently approach mediation bodies without first going to the PDPC:
a. CASE Mediation Centre
Add: 170 Ghim Moh Road, #05-01 Ulu Pandan Community Building, Singapore 279621
Consumer Hotline: 9795 8397
Form: Online Complaint
b. Singapore Mediation Centre
Add: 1 Supreme Court Lane, Level 4, Singapore 178879 (For submissions of documents for adjudication and deliveries: 1 Coleman Street, The Adelphi, #08-05, Singapore 179803)
Tel: +65 6252 4226
Email: smc_enquiries@sal.org.sg
3. Singapore Police Force
If you receive marketing calls and text messages related to unlicensed loans or online gambling, you may notify the Police directly by:
Refer to the following statutes and related subsidiary legislation on Singapore Statutes Online:
Parties to civil proceedings relating to the PDPA may refer to:
See also: PDPA Guidelines published by the Personal Data Protection Commission.
All Commission's Decisions
Decisions of the Personal Data Protection Commission are searchable on this website (2016 - )
Personal Data Protection Digest
Ref: K7624 Dat.PDP
Online: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
This Digest contains:
PDPC: Sample Clauses and Templates
This includes templates for notices relating to data collection.
A selection of books on data protection law in Singapore are listed below. Search for more books in LINC https://linc.nus.edu.sg/search/:
Can banks still keep a secret? : bank secrecy in financial centres around the world by 
Data protection in the Internet by 
Data protection in the practical context : strategies and techniques by 
Data protection law in Singapore : privacy and sovereignty in an interconnected world by 
A practical guide to Singapore data protection law by Online: ebook
