Feedback on Singapore's Personal Data Protection Committee's Proposed Data Portability and Data Innovation Regulations
The Center for Data Innovation, a prominent think tank focused on technology policy, has expressed its support for the proposed amendments to Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) of 2012. The Centre believes these amendments could serve as model policies for other nations to rethink limitations on data use in their data protection laws.
The proposed amendments, according to the Centre, aim to promote data-driven innovation. They focus on how organizations manage, use, and retain user data. One of the key provisions in these amendments is the Data Portability Obligation (DPO).
The DPO requires organizations in Singapore to transfer a user's data to another organization in Singapore in a common, machine-readable format upon request. The Centre for Data Innovation has highlighted this provision as a significant addition to the PDPA, as it could help ensure that individuals have control over their personal data and can easily transfer it between organizations.
However, the Centre has also expressed concern about the potential for the proposed amendments to create unnecessary complexity in the data protection landscape. They recommend clear guidance from the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) on how the proposed amendments should be implemented.
The Centre for Data Innovation also urges the PDPC to consult with stakeholders, including industry and civil society, to ensure that the proposed amendments are effective and proportionate. This consultation is crucial, they say, to ensure that the benefits of data-driven innovation are balanced against the need for robust data protection.
The proposed amendments, if implemented, could potentially position Singapore as a global leader in promoting data-driven innovation while maintaining strong data protection standards. The Centre for Data Innovation's comments on these proposed amendments are a significant contribution to the ongoing public consultation on this matter.
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