Why did civil services give Sng Chia Huat data to the ministers for private lawyer?

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Is it a PDPA violation?

There is a significant concern regarding how the ministers came to possess Mr. Sng’s real name and residential address, particularly given that this information appears to have originated from private legal correspondence rather than through an established official mechanism, such as the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA).


In a system governed by the rule of law and respect for individual privacy, personal data should not be accessible to government ministers unless it is required in the execution of their official duties and obtained through appropriate legal channels. Private legal exchanges, especially those involving a lawyer acting in a personal capacity, should not trigger the disclosure of an individual’s personal information to government officials.


This situation raises serious questions about data governance and the boundaries between private legal matters and public office. If Mr. Sng’s personal information was accessed or disclosed by the civil service to ministers outside of an official or legally mandated process, it would represent a troubling breach of privacy and an overreach of authority. It is imperative to understand under what legal authority or justification such information was shared, who authorized the disclosure, and whether proper data protection protocols were followed.


Clarification is urgently needed to ensure accountability, uphold public trust, and safeguard citizens’ rights to privacy and due process.

 

[disconsolate]

Sounds legit.
Seems to be an abuse of data usage.

 

[jsctan]

Invasion of privacy.
Need multiple parties in the system to stop this.

 

[batman1]

Sounds legit.
Seems to be an abuse of data usage.

Same as Tracing Together.

 

[nabeifuckpap]

Facebook Meta cannot be trusted for privacy, want real privacy use Signal or Mastodon

 

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Facebook Meta cannot be trusted for privacy, want real privacy use Signal or Mastodon

Facebook is not permitted to disclose user information unless it is formally requested by a government authority and supported by a valid legal basis.


This raises an important question: How did the minister obtain this information, and under what authority was it shared with their private legal representatives? If the data originated from government sources, what justification was there for disclosing it to private lawyers in a personal capacity?

 

[disconsolate]

Actually, just search the company he owns in ACRA. If he's a director, the home address will be shown in the search. Isn't it?

 

[dr.wailing]

Facebook is not permitted to disclose user information unless it is formally requested by a government authority and supported by a valid legal basis.

Were you born and raised in Sinkapore?

Did you know that there's no such thing as online privacy when you post on Facebook, Instagram or messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram etc?

 

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Actually, just search the company he owns in ACRA. If he's a director, the home address will be shown in the search. Isn't it?

Does the use of personal information obtained through official government channels for actions taken in a private capacity not raise concerns about a potential abuse of authority? The separation between public duties and private interests is a fundamental principle of good governance, and any blurring of that line warrants careful scrutiny.

 

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Were you born and raised in Sinkapore?

Did you know that there's no such thing as online privacy when you post on Facebook, Instagram or messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram etc?

Yes, I understand this point, however, the law must be upheld.

It is essential that the minister demonstrates that no government resources were used to obtain Mr. Rich Sng’s personal information, and that any such information was acquired through entirely private and lawful means.

 

[searcher1]

Who gave real personal data when signing up Facebook ? in fact who gave real personal data when signing up Gmail account ?
Unless you are really someone important & achieve the blue tick status

 

[bigozt]

FuckBook has more biz interests in Sinkieland than protect privacy of Sinkies. FB dun use its power for good. Imagine if FB were to exit Sinkieland due to oppressive freedom of speech, that is not the position Pappies want their fiefdom to be perceived.

 

[dr.wailing]

It is essential that the minister demonstrates that no government resources were used to obtain Mr. Rich Sng’s personal information, and that any such information was acquired through entirely private and lawful means.

Except for 10 opposition MPs, all the rest only answer to themselves: "ownself check ownself"

 

[disconsolate]

Does the use of personal information obtained through official government channels for actions taken in a private capacity not raise concerns about a potential abuse of authority? The separation between public duties and private interests is a fundamental principle of good governance, and any blurring of that line warrants careful scrutiny.

ACRA search is public. Just pay a fee and anyone can do it

 

[8::::::D]

FuckBook has more biz interests in Sinkieland than protect privacy of Sinkies. FB dun use its power for good. Imagine if FB were to exit Sinkieland due to oppressive freedom of speech, that is not the position Pappies want their fiefdom to be perceived.

Platforms like Facebook and Google do not release user data unless it is formally requested by a government authority with a valid legal basis.


A notable example is when the U.S. government requested Apple to provide access to encrypted data in a high-profile case. Apple declined the request, citing privacy and security concerns, as the government did not present a compelling legal justification. As a result, the government spent years attempting to bypass Apple's encryption independently.

 

[dr.wailing]

Who gave real personal data when signing up Facebook ? in fact who gave real personal data when signing up Gmail account ?

As soon as you use your mobile or cell phone to access Facebook or for account verification, the app concerned will capture your mobile phone number forever.

 

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ACRA search is public. Just pay a fee and anyone can do it

problem is, did they paid through ACRA or just through internal government sources?

 

[dr.wailing]

A notable example is when the U.S. government requested Apple to provide access to encrypted data in a high-profile case. Apple declined the request, citing privacy and security concerns, as the government did not present a compelling legal justification.

Apple knows that it can snub the U.S. government's requests because the latter preaches a lot about democracy and freedom of expression.

Apple knows that it can't refuse Sinkie or Chinese government's request without severe consequences.

 

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It is important to understand that ACRA (the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority of Singapore) does not automatically disclose the residential addresses of company shareholders or directors. Under current regulations, individuals registering a business are allowed to provide an alternative address, such as a business or office address, instead of their personal residence. This measure is in place to protect the privacy and safety of individuals involved in business entities, especially in situations where public disclosure of personal data could pose risks. Therefore, unless a shareholder or director explicitly lists their home address, it will not be publicly accessible through ACRA records.

 

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In Singapore, only government agencies such as IRAS and the SPF have access to accurate and verified information about an individual's residential address.