Personal Data Protection Commission Takes Action Against Organizations For Breaching Personal Data Protection Act 2012

Since the Do Not Call ("DNC") requirements under the Personal Data Protection Act took effect on January 2, the Personal Data Protection Commission has conducted investigations against 630 organizations, mainly from sectors such as property, tuition, and insurance, in response to 3,700 valid complaints received. On June 4, the Commission charged a tuition agency and its director for offenses relating to the DNC provisions. If found guilty, the organization and individuals may be subject to a fine of up to S$10,000 per contravening telemarketing message sent to a Singapore telephone number. In addition, two organizations have accepted offers to compound their offenses in lieu of prosecution for composition amounts ranging between S$500 and S$1,000. Approximately 380 other organizations have received warning notices from the Commission.