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Q&A: Gambling Regulation in Singapore
All the main forms of land-based gambling are regulated in Singapore, including casinos, lotteries and sports betting. Although the Remote Gambling Act prohibits online gambling, exemptions are available and have been granted to both Singapore Pools and Singapore Turf Club.
Singapore: Data Protection Commission Fines Tech Mahindra S$10,000
The Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) has fined Tech Mahindra S$10,000 for breach of its data intermediary obligation under Section 24 of the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA). Tech Mahindra failed to make reasonable security arrangements to prevent unauthorised access and unauthorised modifications of Singapore Telecommunications Limited (Singtel) customers’ personal data via MyBill and MyAccount webpages.
Singapore: Data Protection Commission Improves Guidance on Data Security
The Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) has published changes to three guides on data protection and a new guide on preventing accidental disclosure when sending personal data. The guides have been amended to enhance security on personal data and to prevent unauthorised access to data.
The PDPC general guides can be found here.
Japan — A Legislative Update, February 2014
With the legislative process now fully underway in Japan, GamblingCompliance Research Services analyses the latest developments in the most attractive single gaming opportunity worldwide.
Singapore Casino Control Act Amendment Consultation 2012 and Government Response
During July to August 2012, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI), Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS), Ministry of Finance (MOF), and the Casino Regulatory Authority (CRA) sought feedback on proposed amendments to the Casino Control Act. This report tracks the outcomes of this review and consultation.