Make use of resources from PDPC such as sample clauses, templates, communication materials and tools to kick-start the implementation of data protection polices and processes for your organisation.

Getting Started on Compliance

Advisory Guidelines and Guides

Our Advisory Guidelines and Guides provide greater clarity on how PDPA may apply to your organisation. They cover a variety of topics such as notification, managing data breaches, and securing personal data in electronic medium.

Data Protection Essentials

SMEs can use the Data Protection Essentials framework and checklist to implement baseline data protection and security practices, which can help build trust with stakeholders and recover swiftly in the event of a data breach. To get started, please visit the IMDA website.

PDPA Briefings for Industry

Industry briefings can be arranged on request through sectoral regulators or trade associations and chambers. Conducted by the PDPC, the briefing covers an overview of the PDPA, common scenarios faced by the industry, learning points from breach cases, and a Q&A session.

Managing Personal Data and IT Systems

PDPA Assessment Tool for Organisations 

This tool enables organisations to conduct a self-evaluation to identify key gaps or areas for improvement in their data protection policies and practices. 

Data Protection Notice Generator

This tool enables organisations to generate basic data protection notices to inform stakeholders about how their personal data is being managed.

Telemarketing and Do Not Call (DNC) Registry

If your organisation conducts telemarketing activities, ensure that you check the DNC requirements before starting your marketing campaigns. 

Useful Resources

Key Reports and Insights

Explore insights on data breaches, enforcement trends, and emerging risks with PDPC's published decisions and reports to strengthen your organisation's data governance. 

Legal Assistance

Organisations can refer to the Singapore Law Society’s Directory of Lawyers to engage a law firm/lawyer. VWOs/Charities can approach the Law Society Pro Bono Office for free legal consultation.

Guidance

Subject to conditions, PDPC may provide guidance to help organisations in complying with specific obligations under the PDPA and its regulations in the context of its particular factual situation. 

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