SINGAPORE – The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) have launched an open call for organisations to participate in a pilot for Singapore’s Data Protection Trustmark (DPTM) certification. The scheme aims to foster sound, transparent and accountable data protection practices among Singapore- based organisations and was developed in consultation with the industry. Eight early adopters have already signed up to help test the … [Read more...] about IMDA and PDPC launch pilot for Data Protection Trustmark certification scheme
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Launch of Singapore’s First Blockchain Challenge
SINGAPORE – The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) today launched a Blockchain Challenge to accelerate the development and adoption of innovative new solutions using blockchain technologies beyond fintech. Blockchain is a form of distributed ledger technology, with the potential to accelerate Singapore’s transformation into a Digital Economy. Through blockchain, companies from food suppliers to entertainment and media companies can lower costs, expand connections, and … [Read more...] about Launch of Singapore’s First Blockchain Challenge
2017 Hackathon Code::Xtremeapps:: presents winning solutions
Singapore –Imagine a smart bus stop equipped with sensors to detect rain and heat, and activating retractable shelters and cooling systems respectively. How about smart robot cleaners that roam the malls at night, each with a designated cleaning area and deployed only when necessary? These could be possible in the near future! Annual hackathon Code::XtremeApps:: (CXA) concluded this year with the prize presentation ceremony awarding the best solutions devised to address several real world … [Read more...] about 2017 Hackathon Code::Xtremeapps:: presents winning solutions
900 pre-qualified households to enjoy free home broadband and tablets
Singapore – The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), together with the support from corporate sponsors 1 , will provide 900 pre-qualified 2 low-income households the opportunity to sign up for home broadband and tablets, at no cost. The other low-income households can also enjoy subsidised home broadband with the option to own a tablet. As part of IMDA’s Digital Inclusion efforts to empower the vulnerable segments with access to technology, the new IM Bonding Learning Project … [Read more...] about 900 pre-qualified households to enjoy free home broadband and tablets
IMDA imposes penalty on Singnet
Singapore –The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has imposed a combined financial penalty of S$145,000 on SingNet Pte Ltd (SingNet) for two separate Singtel TV disruptions that occurred on 1 October 2015 and 5 January 2016. As a Nationwide Subscription Television Service Licensee, SingNet must comply with licence conditions on Quality of Service (QoS). This requires SingNet to provide pay-TV services at reasonable quality that meets public expectations and is satisfactory to … [Read more...] about IMDA imposes penalty on Singnet
