The Ninja Sensei’s Logbook: Understanding the Computer Misuse Act of Singapore
Today, organisations and users alike depend upon computers to function fluidly. With this dependence comes a vulnerability that everyone should take note of, a potential data breach for the information that is handled and processed by it.
Thankfully, we now have the 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭 (𝐂𝐌𝐀) to punish bad actors who wish to exploit our computers and protect users from any potential harm.
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬?
Although the CMA focuses on punishing cybercriminals for their actions, organisations are not exempt from liability when these bad actors successfully infiltrate their computer systems and wreak havoc on them.
Every organisation should remember that they could still face fines from PDPC when the personal data from their computers have been breached. The CMA does not protect them from any liability.
Inadequate measures to secure their cybersecurity posture could have a crippling effect on the availability of essential services in Singapore, as well as cause damage to their reputation, affecting potential future clients.
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐚 𝐃𝐏𝐎 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲
A Data Protection Officer (DPO) oversees data protection responsibilities and ensures that organisations comply with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).
With a DPO, organisations can be more vigilant to ensure that their computers will be safe and free from any back door access from cybercriminals. This is done by placing rigid safeguards, conducting employee awareness training, and having a comprehensive policy for various cybersecurity measures.
P.S. For any further questions or if you need help with your cybersecurity and data protection compliance journey, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We are always a text/call or email away!
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