Goldheart Jewelry Data Breach Decision

Singapore's Personal Data Protection Commission has issued a decision against Goldheart Jewelry Pte. Ltd. for a data breach affecting 41,379 individuals. The breach resulted from insufficient security measures, including a failure to implement adequate patch management and access controls, leading to unauthorized access and disclosure of personal data.

PDPC Decision on Institute of Mental Health Data Consent

The Singapore Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) amended a previous decision concerning the Institute of Mental Health (IMH). The amendment clarifies the factual background regarding IMH's use of patient data for research study recruitment, specifically addressing implied consent and the visibility of a notification to patients.

Statutory Bodies and Government Companies (Protection of Secrecy) Act 1983 Amendment

Singapore published an amendment to the Statutory Bodies and Government Companies (Protection of Secrecy) Act 1983, effective March 18, 2026. This amendment adds the National Council of Social Service to the Schedule of the Act, impacting its secrecy provisions.

Official Secrets Act 1935 Amended

The Official Secrets Act 1935 of Singapore has been amended to include two new councils in its schedule. The National Council of Social Service and the Public Transport Council are now explicitly listed, impacting how information related to these bodies is handled under the Act. This amendment comes into effect on March 18, 2026.

Active Mobility (Shared Paths) Amendment Order 2026

The Land Transport Authority of Singapore has published the Active Mobility (Shared Paths) (Amendment) Order 2026. This amendment modifies the First Schedule of the principal Order, updating the description of a specific shared path near Lentor MRT station.

Active Mobility (Pedestrian-Only Paths) Amendment Order 2026

The Land Transport Authority of Singapore has amended the Active Mobility (Pedestrian-Only Paths) Order 2018 by adding three new pedestrian-only paths along Kim Seng Road. These amendments, effective March 17, 2026, designate specific sections of the road for pedestrian use, impacting local traffic and mobility planning.

Road Traffic Exemption Order for Duathlon 2026 event

The Singapore Minister for Home Affairs has issued the Road Traffic (MetaSprint Series Duathlon 2026 — Exemption) Order 2026. This order provides an exemption from certain road traffic rules for participants of the MetaSprint Series Duathlon 2026 event, which will take place on March 15, 2026.

High Court Judgment on Cross-Border Insolvency and Winding Up

The Singapore High Court issued a judgment concerning the winding up of four foreign companies (Alsen Chance Holdings, Brightstone Jewellery, Brazen Sky, and Blackstone Asia Real Estate Partners) in Singapore. The court determined that non-parties involved in related proceedings were not contingent creditors of the applicants and addressed issues of cross-border insolvency under the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018.

High Court Judgment on Rape and Sexual Assault Charges

The Singapore High Court has issued a judgment concerning rape and sexual assault charges against an individual identified as DCC. The court convicted DCC on one count of aggravated statutory rape and one count of aggravated sexual assault involving penetration. The judgment details the sentencing framework and the application of that framework to the offender and the specific offenses.

High Court Judgment on Road Traffic Act Sentencing Appeal

The Singapore High Court enhanced a sentence for a driver who failed to stop at a red light, causing injury to a motorcyclist. The court increased the imprisonment term from one week to three weeks, while upholding the five-year driving license disqualification period.