Personal Data Protection - Prohibition On Transfer Of Data Out Of Singapore

Background

In a connected world, data moves across borders everyday, and most of us do not have any concerns. However, since Singapore's data protection law came into effect on 2 January 2013, organisations in Singapore have to be mindful of the prohibitions under the law against the transfer of personal data out of Singapore.

Section 26 of the Personal Data Protection Act (No. 26 of 2012) (PDPA) prohibits the transfer of personal data to a country or territory outside of Singapore except in accordance with requirements prescribed under the Act to ensure that the standard of protection accorded to the personal data transferred is comparable to the protection offered under the PDPA.