PDPA notice
Our commitment to the Personal Data Protection Act (Singapore).
Last updated: 26 August 2026
News and Life complies with the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 of Singapore (PDPA). This notice explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal data under the PDPA. It supplements our Privacy policy.
What personal data we collect
- Technical data such as IP address, browser, device type, and pages viewed.
- Contact details you voluntarily provide, e.g. when you email us.
- Any personal data included in reader submissions or correspondence.
Purposes of collection
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Site.
- To respond to enquiries, tips, and correction requests.
- To measure traffic and content performance in aggregate.
- To serve and measure advertising.
Consent
By continuing to use the Site after being shown our privacy banner, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal data as described in this notice and in our privacy policy. You may withdraw consent at any time by emailing our Data Protection Officer.
Disclosure
We may disclose personal data to:
- Service providers who help us operate the Site (e.g. hosting, analytics, advertising).
- Public authorities where required by law or a valid legal request.
We do not sell personal data.
Your rights under the PDPA
You have the right to:
- Request access to personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
- Withdraw consent to further collection, use, or disclosure.
To exercise these rights, please email our Data Protection Officer at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
Data protection
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, or loss.
Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by Singapore law.
Data Protection Officer
News and Life
Attn: Data Protection Officer
Email: [email protected]