You may have read about the possible legal consequences of individuals recording conversations without consent. What happens when organisations record conversations without consent? If you, as an individual, are acting on behalf of an organisation when you record a conversation that contains personal data about a person and consent from…
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Can I record a conversation without consent?
You may record a conversation for various purposes such as for protection or as a keepsake, and the conversation may be recorded without the consent of the other party to the conversation. Depending on whether you are acting in your personal capacity or on behalf of an organisation, different legal…
Use Government Grants To Develop Your IP Capabilities
What can my business do to build its intellectual property (“IP”) capabilities? What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of licensing? Besides licensing, what other options does my business have in commercialising its IP? If you are unsure about intellectual property law, you can read our articles detailing the…
What if I receive a letter for copyright infringement?
Under the Copyright Act, copyright holders can claim up to $10,000 per title as damages for copyright infringement, which includes the illegal downloading of media files. However, many cases remain unreported as they are mostly settled away from the public limelight. The Dallas Buyers Club case will be used specifically for…
Drones: How To Hover Within The Law
In recent years, the use of drones for recreational purposes has proliferated across Singapore due to the growing affordability as well as enhanced functionality of these drones. However, several privacy and security concerns have inevitably arisen among the public. This has spurred Parliament to enact the Unmanned Aircraft (Public Safety…
3 Questions To Consider When Registering Your Trademark Overseas
You may already have a trademark that you have been using or intend to use for your business. What would be most crucial is to register your trademark in Singapore first so as to obtain protection for your trademark under the Trade Marks Act (read about what you can register…
What can I do if someone takes a photo of me in public and publishes it?
You may feel disconcerted after realising that someone has taken a photo of you in public and has published it without your consent. What you should first do is to (a) keep the publication in which your photo appeared, if the photo was published in a physical medium like a…
How To Save Money And Avoid A Costly Divorce
Divorce legal fees in Singapore can be costly. Below are some tips on how you can reduce your divorce fees in Singapore. 1. Talk to your spouse and try to agree on the divorce and ancillary issues Both of you should try to agree on the reason for the divorce.…
6 tips for debt recovery in Singapore
Debt recovery can be a difficult process. Here are six tips that will aid you in legally recovering your debt. 1. Be aware of laws that may be relevant to debt collection Although there are no specific laws that regulate debt recovery, other statutes such as the Penal Code and…
5 Areas in Which Businesses Can Learn From K Box’s Breach of the PDPA
The Personal Data Protection Commission (“PDPC”) recently published its inaugural decision, which concerned data breaches by K Box Entertainment Group Pte. Ltd. (“K Box”) and Finantech Holdings Pte. Ltd. (“Finantech”). This article extracts the salient insights from the PDPC’s findings that can serve as learning points for businesses. Personal data…