The Privacy Awareness Week (PAW) is an initiative by the Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities held every year to promote awareness of privacy issues and the protection of personal data. Activities are held across the Asia Pacific region by APPA members.

This year, Singapore joins Australia, Canada, Colombia, Hong Kong, Korea, Macau, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru and the United States to promote the theme "Privacy matters at any age".

Whether you are schooling, working or retired, it is important to take an active approach when it comes to protecting your personal data. Always ask why your personal data is being collected, used or disclosed, and only give consent if you feel comfortable doing so.

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The following posters have been developed by APPA to highlight all-too-common situations we have all been in at one time or another, and you can use them to send a message and show your support for data protection.

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For more information on protecting your personal data, check out our printed guide to personal data protection for consumers, or simply watch a brief clip: