Article 9(1) of the GDPR added genetic data, biometric data where it is used to uniquely identify a person as well as sexual orientation into the definition of "sensitive personal data". These changes were likely prompted by the social and technological changes that occurred in the decade ...

Under a permissive approach, Roomba has little obligations to its customers. It is able to use a blanket statement in its policy such as "share personal information with subsidiaries, third party vendors, and the government, as well as in connection with 'any company transaction' such as a ...

Earlier this week, there was an interesting altercation in Katong. According to the Straits Times, the cyclist jumped onto the bonnet of the car which was then seen moving while the cyclist clung on. Both women have been arrested, I will refrain from commenting further on the criminal aspect ...

As we commemorate Total Defense day, it is poignant to note the link to what is potentially some of the worst falsehoods to be perpetuated in Singapore, contributing in part to the death of thousands of people. The impact is probably greater any recorded use of POFMA to date. An excerpt of the ...

On Jan 9, it was reported that SPH media inflated its daily circulation figures by 10 to 12% of its reported daily average circulation figures. If an advertiser were to take umbrage at the inflated figures, what recourse could they possibly have?    SPH Media CEO Teo Lay Lim told advertisers in ...

A man has to pay spousal maintenance (alimony) to his ex-wife depending on her future earning capacity, the standard of living enjoyed prior to the breakdown of the marriage and the contributions made by the ex-wife to the welfare of the family. This seems fair. A woman who sacrificed her ...

Below feedback was submitted to CSA on 11 Oct 2021 in an individual capacity. Q1 I refer to item 7 on page 6 of Annex A: Industry Consultation Document, reproduced below. If a company registered in Singapore or an individual residing and working in Singapore is only providing cybersecurity ...

Update (9 Jan 2020) The government has announced the decision to make all publications in the Gazette freely available to the public. Kudos to the government for doing so! As such, there is no point in continuing to archive them. I have turned off the search feature. However, this page will ...