Showing Posts In "Asia Pacific" Category
Navigating APAC Data Privacy Laws: A Compliance Roadmap
Asia‑Pacific’s data privacy landscape remains highly fragmented, with diverse laws across jurisdictions requiring tailored compliance strategies. Traditional GDPR‑based approaches aren’t sufficient in APAC, where countries like China, India, Singapore, Japan, and others have differing requirements on consent, data transfers, and enforcement. Organizations should map obligations across markets, adopt adaptable governance frameworks, and prioritize region‑specific compliance […]
APAC Labour Market Update: May 2025
No change in global hiring patterns despite elevated uncertainty. Although recent U.S. policy shifts have unsettled financial markets, they have not significantly disrupted global labour markets. In Asia-Pacific, hiring remains relatively stable, down only slightly since January 2025 in Australia (-1%) and India (-2%), while Singapore has seen a modest uptick (+5%).
Talent Market Drivers Since the Start of COVID
The APAC labor market is currently undergoing massive change. Employees are reconsidering where they work and why, while employers are recalibrating their business models, talent needs, and company culture. LinkedIn’s latest report, Talent Market Drivers Since the Start of COVID, looks at some of the biggest changes in the job market since COVID-19 began. What […]
A Guide to Criminal Background Checks in Asia Pacific
Learn how an effective criminal screening program can help improve and maintain the quality of new hires.
Here’s what you’ll gain from this White Paper:
Overview – What are Criminal Background Checks?
The key objective of criminal background checks is to aid employers in making informed hiring decisions. Can Employers Obtain Their Candidates’ Criminal […]
The Importance of Continuous Employment Screening in APAC
Learn how adopting continuous screening practices can help employers minimize insider threats and security risks.
AMENDMENTS TO SINGAPORE’S PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION ACT
Amendments to Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA) were approved by the Singaporean parliament. They seek to gain confidence of consumers in the responsible use of their data. The amendments also bring the PDPA into line with international norms on data protection legislation, allowing international organizations to adopt a more consistent compliance approach.
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AT A GLANCE: HIRING EMPLOYEES IN PHILIPPINES
Are there any restrictions or prohibitions against requiring a medical examination as a condition of employment in The Philippines? The Philippine HIV and AIDS Policy Act prohibits the rejection of a job application solely or partially on the basis of actual, perceived, or suspected HIV status. Access to personal data relating to an employee’s Hepatitis […]
NEW PRIVACY ACT FOR NEW ZEALAND IN FORCE FROM 1 DECEMBER 2020 EXTENDS TO OFFSHORE ENTITIES DOING BUSINESS IN NZ
New Zealand’s Privacy Act 2020 recently went into force with key changes such as an extension of the powers and functions of the Privacy Commissioner, the strengthening of cross-border protections, the introduction of criminal penalties for certain behavior, and an increased focus on risk management and early intervention by “agencies.” How will the Commissioner’s powers […]
INDONESIA DATA PROTECTION LAWS AND REGULATIONS – PROCESSING PERSONAL DATA
The principal law governing data protection in Indonesia is Law No. 11 of 2008 regarding Electronic Information and Transactions. In addition, rules governing personal data protection are also found in Government Regulation No. 71 of 2019 regarding the Implementation of Electronic Systems and Transactions and Minister of Communication and Informatics. What are the key principles […]
DATA EMPOWERMENT AND PROTECTION ARCHITECTURE – DEPA- A DRAFT FRAMEWORK
The National Institution for Transforming India released a draft framework on Data Empowerment and Protection Architecture to empower people to have seamless and secure access to their data and to share it with third-party institutions. It proposes creation of a Consent Manager Institution, which would ensure that individuals can provide consent for every piece of […]
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