As it puts together its data protection framework, Singapore can learn from economies such as Hong Kong, such as appointing an official or agency for enforcement, according to a Singapore-based consultant. Last month, Minister for Information, Communication and the Arts Lee Boon Yang said in Parliament that the work of an inter-ministry committee formed to review Singapore’s data protection regime, is still ongoing. “We’re currently looking into developing a data protection model that can best address Singapore’s privacy concerns, commercial requirements and national interest,” he said. As data protection is a complex issue, with extensive impact on all stakeholders, this review will take some time.”