Fines for breaches of the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (“PDPA”) are going to get heftier: up to 10% of annual Singapore turnover or up to S$1 million (whichever higher). We set out 10 simple steps to secure your organisation’s information technology (IT) systems to reduce the risk of PDPA breaches.

If your business is experiencing a slow-down because of the Circuit Breaker and social distancing measures during this COVID-19 outbreak, now is the best time to repair legal foundations, review internal systems, and position your business for when things pick up again. Here are 6 key areas you should review.