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In its first decision on the matter, the Personal Data Protection Commission explains when and how organisations may validly rely on the Legitimate Interests Exception to collect personal data without consent.
Data Protection & Cybersecurity
Regulatory & Compliance

PDPC Decision: Reliance on Legitimate Interests Exception to Consent Requirement

Date
Jan 25, 2023
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The SICC recently launched a model clause which parties can add to their agreements to designate the SICC as the supervisory court for Singapore court proceedings under the International Arbitration Act 1994.
Commercial Transactions
Dispute Resolution

SICC Introduces Model Clause for Arbitration-Related Court Proceedings

Date
Jan 20, 2023
Author
OrionW
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From 1 June 2023, virtual asset service providers (VASPs) in Hong Kong and overseas VASPs that actively market their virtual asset services in HK will be subject to licence and other regulatory requirements under HK’s amended AML law.
Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
FinTech
International Updates
Payment Services
Regulatory & Compliance

New Hong Kong Licensing Regime for Virtual Asset Service Providers

Date
Dec 19, 2022
Author
OrionW
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As part of its strategy to become a global hub for intellectual property and other intangible assets, Singapore’s corporate and IP regulatory authorities have proposed a framework for enterprises to disclose information about intangibles.
Corporate
FinTech
Intellectual Property
Media & Entertainment
Technology

ACRA & IPOS Consult on Proposed Intangibles Disclosure Framework

Date
Dec 19, 2022
Author
OrionW
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Amendments to the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (APA) expanded its extraterritorial provisions with effect from 13 December 2022, thereby requiring foreign organisations carrying on business in Australia to comply with the APA.
International Updates
Data Protection & Cybersecurity

Amendments to Australian Privacy Act Expands Extraterritoriality

Date
Dec 19, 2022
Author
OrionW
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Owners of registered geographical indications and registered designs in Singapore are now able to enlist Singapore Customs to assist in preventing the import and export of infringing goods.
Intellectual Property
Regulatory & Compliance

Intellectual Property Border Enforcement Measures Come into Operation in Singapore

Date
Nov 25, 2022
Author
OrionW
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Expanding on its earlier decision in CLM v CLN [2022] SGHC 46, the Singapore High Court granted injunctive relief against unidentified persons and recognised NFTs as property which could be protected by an injunction.
FinTech
TMT

Singapore High Court Recognises NFTs as Property

Date
Nov 10, 2022
Author
OrionW
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The MAS has proposed regulatory measures to protect retail customers from harms related to cryptocurrency speculation and risks from the technology and business practices of digital payment token service providers.
FinTech
Payment Services
Regulatory & Compliance

MAS Consults on Regulatory Measures for DPT Services

Date
Oct 31, 2022
Author
OrionW
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MAS proposes a regulatory approach for single-currency pegged stablecoins under the Payment Services Act that involves a new stablecoin issuance service.
FinTech
Payment Services
Regulatory & Compliance

MAS Proposes an Approach to Regulating Stablecoins and Related Activities

Date
Oct 28, 2022
Author
OrionW
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