The Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF), in collaboration with Drew and Napier LLC, will be organising a Zoom webinar on “What you always wanted to know about PDPA and GDPR” on Wednesday, 16th June 2021 from 1600HR – 1800HR Singapore Time.

We urge you to join us in this Zoom Webinar specially designed to provide an overview of what the businesses should know about Data Protection, which includes the obligations relating to the protection of personal data under the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), practical tips on meeting the requirements of the PDPA, the requirements of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and cross-border data protection issues, and security of personal data, how to handle a data breach and data breach notification.

You can register for the zoom webinar via registration link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zdZcz7dgTzSDi5XpmZrRgA

Why you should attend:

This webinar will provide you with an understanding about Data Protection and provide an overview on what business should know. The webinar will cover:

1. Overview of key principles and obligations relating to protection of personal data under Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)
2. Practical tips on meeting the requirements of the PDPA
3. Overview of the requirements of EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and cross-border data protection issues under the PDPA and GDPR
4. Security of personal data, handling a data breach and data breach notification

What is the PDPA and GDPR, and what do they entail?

In 2012, the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) was passed by the Singapore Parliament. The PDPA sets the baseline standard of protection for personal data in Singapore, further complementing the aforementioned sector-specific legislative and regulatory frameworks in order to safeguard personal data from misuse. Companies have been known to be fined for data breach under PDPA and hence it is important for companies to know their obligations.

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is Europe’s data privacy and security law that is known for being the toughest privacy and security law in the world. As of 2018, all organisations around the world are subject to the regulations of the GDPR as long as they collect the data related to people in the European Union (EU). Companies who violate the GDPR regulations are subject to harsh fines and penalties. Hence companies need to safeguard themselves to find out about GDPR.

Tentative Programme, Wednesday, 16th June 2021, 1400hrs to 1800hrs Singapore Time.

Details

1600 HR - Welcome Remarks and Address by Alessandro Perrotta, Deputy President of Singapore Manufacturing Federation.

1605 HR - Welcome Remarks by Mr Jimmy Yim, Chairman of Drew & Napier LLC.

1610 HR - Introduction by Mr David N. Alfred, Co-Head of Drew & Napier LLC’s Data Protection, Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice and Co-Head of the Drew Data Protection and Cybersecurity Academy.

1615 HR - Data Protection and Security of Personal Data by Mr David N. Alfred, Co-Head of Drew & Napier LLC’s Data Protection, Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice and Co-Head of the Drew Data Protection and Cybersecurity Academy.

• Overview of key principles and obligations relating to protection of personal data under Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)
• Practical tips on meeting the requirements of the PDPA
• Overview of the requirements of EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and cross-border data protection issues under the PDPA and GDPR
• Security of personal data, handling a data breach and data breach notification

1730 HR - Q&A Session, Moderated by Alessandro Perrotta, Deputy President of Singapore Manufacturing Federation

1800 HR - End of webinar

You can register for the zoom webinar via registration link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zdZcz7dgTzSDi5XpmZrRgA

Speaker Bio

David N. Alfred

Co-Head, Data Protection, Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice

Co-Head and Programme Director, Drew Data Protection & Cybersecurity Academy Drew & Napier LLC

About David N. Alfred

David is Co-Head of the firm’s Data Protection, Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice and Co-Head of the Drew Data Protection and Cybersecurity Academy.

David is a senior data protection, cybersecurity and technology lawyer with over 20 years’ experience advising on a broad range of matters relating to digital technology, telecommunications and the Internet. He has advised on both regulatory and commercial matters including matters relating to development and review of public policy, legislation, regulatory enforcement, international relations and data governance (amongst others). David is also an accomplished speaker who has spoken widely on the development of Singapore data protection law, data protection and cybersecurity governance and compliance and related issues.

The webinar is targeted at all companies interested in knowing more about personal data protection laws in Singapore and Europe. Attendance is free-of-charge but pre-registration is strictly required and pre- acceptance is necessary. Please note that the organisers reserve the right to accept or decline your registration. If your registration is accepted, a link will be sent to you to join the webinar session.

For more information, you can download a PDF copy of the event details here.

You can register for the zoom webinar via registration link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zdZcz7dgTzSDi5XpmZrRgA