Singapore Data Protection & Security Summit 2025

As a leading international business hub, Singapore faces evolving challenges in data protection and security. This session provides an overview of recent and future changes in the data protection landscape, exploring how Singapore can leverage people and technology to enhance security and maintain its competitive edge globally.

• Evolving data protection regulations and their impact on businesses
• Singapore's Initiatives to Strengthen Its Position as a Secure Business Hub
• Emerging cybersecurity threats in a digitalised economy
• Empowering people to build a strong data protection culture
• Strategic recommendations for future-proofing data protection

This session will explore how businesses can safeguard sensitive data in the AI era. Attendees will learn about strategies to reduce data risk across operations, navigate the evolving landscape of data protection regulations, and stay ahead of emerging threats.

• Understanding the impact of AI on data security and emerging cyber threats
• Strategies for reducing data risk and protecting sensitive information
• Navigating Singapore's data protection regulations in the context of AI
• Leveraging advanced data security solutions to stay ahead of threats
• Building a proactive security posture to protect against future challenges

This panel brings together data protection leaders to discuss the impact evolving regulations, trends and customer expectations are having while exploring what 2025 holds for global data protection regulations.

• How are regulations in the region and around the world evolving
• Effecting Organisational Change: Influencing on Data Protection Culture
• Balancing People, Process, and Technology: Lessons Learned in Integrating Data Protection Strategies
• What’s ahead for 2025: Anticipating Trends and Preparing for the Future of Data Protection

Moderated by Tarun Samtani, Data Protection Director, Morgan McKinley

In this innovative session, attendees will be faced with a series of scenarios that they may face in their roles. Attendees will discuss the possible courses of action with their peers to consider the ramifications of each option before logging their own course of action. 

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Results will be tallied and analysed by our session facilitator and results will impact the way the group moves through the activity.

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Will we collectively choose the right course of action?

In an era where data is a critical asset, effective management is paramount to ensure privacy, comply with data sovereignty laws, and optimise the data lifecycle. This session explores strategies for robust data management that align with regulatory requirements and drive business value.

• Implementing comprehensive data governance frameworks for privacy compliance
• Navigating data sovereignty challenges in a global business environment
• Optimizing data lifecycle management for efficiency and risk reduction
• Leveraging technology to enhance data protection and regulatory adherence
• Building a culture of data stewardship across the organisation

Learn to manage and leverage vast amounts of unstructured data across your enterprise

This panel brings together CISOs, CDOs, Data Protection and Privacy leaders to exchange insights on how to balance stringent security measures with the need for innovation. The discussion will focus on strategies for safeguarding sensitive data, ensuring compliance, and fostering a security-centric culture that drives competitive advantage.

• Developing robust security frameworks that align with business innovation goals
• Implementing advanced threat detection while facilitating seamless data access
• Navigating complex regulatory landscapes without hindering technological advancement
• Cultivating a proactive security culture that empowers innovation across the organisation

Choose 1 topic to join on the day!

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Topics will be made available closer to the event

As data breaches multiply and regulations tighten, businesses in Singapore must adapt quickly to ensure robust security and privacy measures. This interactive Think Tank session explores the most pressing challenges and debates shaping the future of data protection in the region.

• Should DPOs hold executive-level positions to enhance their effectiveness in safeguarding data privacy?
• Should mandatory breach disclosures be enforced even if they severely damage brand reputation, or does transparency ultimately outweigh business concerns?
• Are mandatory data retention periods a boon to compliance and accountability, or do they merely accumulate larger targets for potential breaches?
• How much 'whole of organisation' security training is necessary? Will teams ever be able to be the front line of success?
• Are stricter government mandates on data protection truly necessary to build public trust, or should industries self-regulate to avoid excessive bureaucracy?

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In a digital era where innovation and customer experience drive competitive advantage, Data Protection Officers face the challenge of safeguarding privacy and building trust while enabling business growth. This session explores how DPOs balance data protection with innovation to deliver exceptional customer experiences without compromising on security.

• Aligning Data Protection Strategies with Business Innovation Goals
• Enhancing Customer Experience Without Compromising Privacy and Trust
• Leveraging Privacy by Design to Achieve Competitive Edge
• Navigating Regulatory Compliance Amidst Rapid Technological Advancement

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