More privacy breaches could arise from greater digitisation and workfrom-home surveillance, says Data Protection Excellence CentreSoutheast Asia can expect to see more specific privacy breaches attributed to continued pandemic conditions this year, according to the Data Protection Excellence (DPEX) Centre, the learning and research arm of Singapore-based Straits Interactive. Organisations and their data processors/intermediaries need to be clear with their respective roles under data protection laws, said the DPEX Centre. More cases of privacy breaches involving intrusive mobile apps as a result of Covid and ongoing automation were also seen in 2021. As public awareness of privacy grows, the importance of certification both at the corporate and individual level will continue to gain momentum, driven by local data protection authorities. Authorities in Singapore and the Philippines are leading the way in the region in encouraging local data protection officers and professionals to be certified, the DPEX Centre said.

Source: Bangkok Post January 14, 2022 23:02 UTC