SINGAPORE: Right of private action under the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 – scope explained
DLA Piper Privacy Matters
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
The Singapore Court of Appeal has recently clarified that ‘emotional distress’ is an actionable loss and damage under the existing right of private action of Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (“ PDPA “). For example, the Court observed that loss of control of personal data would not constitute loss or damage under the PDPA.
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