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Privacy at work

Information on data protection in the workplace, employee monitoring, surveillance and employee duties of confidentiality.

Singapore :: Privacy of data on job applications

Job applicants must have given their consent before companies can collect, use or disclose their personal data — it will not be considered that the job applicant has consented unless they has been informed of the purposes for which their data has been collected, used or disclosed …

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Singapore :: Privacy of data found on social media

The Personal Data Protection Act does not establish a requirement for companies to obtain the consent of information that is publicly available …

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Singapore :: Data Protection

Employers should be aware that it may be necessary to obtain consent at different times during the employment relationship, not just when they hire a new employee …

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Singapore :: Employer liability for breaches of data protection provisions

Any act or conduct on behalf of the employer committed by employees during the employment relationship will be treated as an act committed by the employer — this is regardless of whether the employer knew or approved such action …

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Singapore :: CCTV footage

According to advisory guidelines regarding the Personal Data Protection Act for selected topics which were provided by the Personal Data Protection Commission, organisations that wish to use CCTV in the workplace should notify individuals to obtain their consent about the collection, use or disclosure of CCTV footage …

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FedEE Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

The Federation of International Employers (FedEE) is committed to undertaking its activities in an ethical and humane way. We seek to verify that none of our Suppliers, Associates, Affiliates Representatives or Members is involved in unethical trade practices and operate our own employment policy in line with ILO conventions and the principles of best practice. Operational and strategic issues are the responsibility of the FedEE Board, whilst day-to-day running of FedEE is through its Secretary-General and contractual relationship with our operating affiliate FedEE Corporate Services Limited (FCSL). Our services are mainly engaged via FCSL and are principally in the fields of professional services, IT services, telecommunications, utilities and office supply. We undertake to pay our suppliers in a timely way and promote an organisational philosophy that promotes equality of opportunity, freedom of expression, tolerance and a liberal corporate stance. FedEE has its own code of conduct, developed many years ago, and seeks to both further that in the corporate world and adhere to it in our own organisation.