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Personal data protection

TransgenderSG collects data for administration purposes, community services, and marketing with consent. We do not share data with third parties without consent except in legal situations. Read more to find out.

Our responsibilities under the PDPA act

We, at TransgenderSG (“TransSG”), take our responsibilities under the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (the “PDPA”) seriously. We recognize the importance of the personal data you have entrusted to us and believe that it is our responsibility to properly manage, protect, and process your personal data.

This Data Protection Policy is designed to assist you in understanding how we collect, use, and/or disclose the personal data you have provided to us, as well as to assist you in making an informed decision before providing us with any of your personal data.

If you, at any time, have any queries on this policy or any other queries in relation to how we may manage, protect and/or process your personal data, please do not hesitate to contact our Data Protection Officer (the “DPO”) at contacttransgendersg@gmail.com.

PDPA policy

Introduction to the PDPA

“Personal Data” is defined under the PDPA to mean data, whether true or not, about an individual who can be identified from that data, or from that data and other information to which an organization has or is likely to have access.

Purposes for collection, use and disclosure of personal data

The personal data which we collect from you may be used and/or disclosed for the following purposes:

  • Administering and/or managing your engagement with TransSG (e.g., responding to inquiries, fulfilling your requests or mailing of correspondence which could involve the disclosure of certain personal data to bring about delivery of the same).
  • Supporting TransSG functions including, but not restricted to, providing community services that you have subscribed to.
  • If consented to in our forms and/or other methods of consent notification, providing marketing, resources and other information.
  • Taking photographs and/or videos during events organized by TransSG for publicity purposes, when you have given consent to do so.
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    • Specific issues for the disclosure of personal data to third parties

    We respect the confidentiality of the personal data you have provided to us. We will not disclose any of your personal data to third parties without first obtaining your express consent, except in situations outlined in the PDPA, such as in response to legal obligations or emergencies that threaten life or safety. Third parties exclude persons who volunteer with TransSG, as we are a fully volunteer-run organization. All volunteers are briefed on the appropriate handling of your personal data.

    Request for access, correction, and/or withdrawal of personal data

    You may request to access and/or correct the personal data currently in our possession or withdraw your consent for the collection, use, and/or disclosure of your personal data in our possession at any time by submitting your request via email to contacttransgendersg@gmail.com.

    Administration and management of personal data

    We will take appropriate measures to keep your personal data accurate, complete, and updated. We will also take reasonable efforts to ensure that your personal data is adequately protected and secured.

    Updates on data protection policy

    We will review our policies, procedures, and processes from time to time and may amend the terms of this Data Protection Policy.

    Last updated on 29 December 2024.