This update looks at the decision of Martin Piper v Singapore Kindness Movement [2024] SGDC 292 which provides instructive judicial guidance on, and a clear enunciation of the proper balance to be struck between the individual and the organizational needs under the PDPA.

This update highlights the Government’s current position on the use and disclosure of NRIC numbers based on existing statements and guidelines.

The Personal Data Protection Commission published one decision between October and December 2024 after concluding an investigation relating to the Protection Obligation under the Personal Data Protection Act 2012. This update highlights the salient points of the decision.