Breach of the Protection Obligation by Chizzle

05 Dec 2019

Directions, including a financial penalty of $8,000, were imposed on Chizzle for failing to put in place reasonable security arrangements to protect the personal data of users of its mobile application in Re Chizzle Pte Ltd [2019] SGPDPC 44. The organisation was also directed to develop an IT security policy, review and revise its developmental processes in order to adopt a data protection by design approach for future enhancements to its mobile application.

An application for reconsideration was filed against the decision in Re Chizzle Pte Ltd [2019] SGPDPC 44. Upon review and careful consideration of the application, the Commissioner has decided to affirm the finding of breach of section 24 of the PDPA as set out in the decision and the direction, in the Reconsideration Decision.