At Diabetes Singapore, we do our very best in ensuring that we respect and protect the privacy of data, pertaining to all of stakeholders including donors, partners and beneficiaries. Diabetes Singapore not only follows closely to the Data Protection Guide for Charities, but also complies with the Personal Data Protection Act, passed by the Singapore Government Parliament in October.

At Diabetes Singapore, we:

• Obtain valid consent from the individual, for a limited purpose that has been notified to the individual, for the collection, use and disclosure of personal data of the individual
• Disclose the purpose of the collection, use of disclosure of your personal data to the individual
• Immediately correct an error or an omission of the individual
• Make reasonable security arrangements to protect the personal data of the individual
• Cease to retain documents containing personal information or remove the means by which the personal data can be associated with particular individuals, as soon as it is reasonable to assume that the purpose for which that personal data and the retention is no longer necessary for its stated and intended purpose
• Provide individuals with the right to withdraw their consent and opt out from disclosing their personal information to the organization
  
  

In general we use the data provided by the individual, with the consent of the individual/third party to:

• Confirm and verify their identity
• Notify them of any updates to the activities/services
• Reply to any enquiries and/or feedback
• Update our donor database
• Utilize our database for analysis and development of reports
• Facilitate audit, risk management and/or compliance
• Provide to relevant regulatory authorities
  
  

What is Personal Data?

Personal date refers to data about an individual who can be identified from that data, or from that data and other information to which the organization has or is likely to have access.

What is PDPA?

The Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) provides a baseline standard of protection for personal data in Singapore. It complements sector-specific legislative and regulatory frameworks such as the Banking Act and Insurance Act. It comprises various requirements governing the collection, use, disclosure and care of personal data in Singapore.

Objectives of the PDPA

The PDPA recognizes both the need to protect individuals’ personal data and the need of organizations to collect, use or disclose personal data for legitimate and reasonable purposes.

A data protection regime is necessary to safeguard personal data from misuse and to maintain individual’s trust in organizations that manage their data.

By regulating the flow of personal data among organizations, the PDPA also aims to strengthen Singapore’s position as a trusted hub for business.

https://www.pdpc.gov.sg/Overview-of-PDPA/The-Legislation/Personal-Data-Protection-Act

Data Protection Guide for Charities Managing _ Securing Electronic Personal Data