462 views

Grab obtains Data Protection Trustmark certification from IMDA

It's the first super app to be awarded the certificate.

Grab has obtained a Data Protection Trustmark (DPTM) certification from  Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), making it the first super app to be awarded one.

A DPTM certificate is awarded to organisations that have stringent data protection policies and processes.

"Achieving the DPTM certification is a way in which we hold ourselves accountable to our users who trust us in handling their data, and also validates our efforts in ensuring data protection and compliance," Yee Wee Tang, country head of Grab Singapore, said.

"We hope that this level of rigorous assessment also builds trust among our consumers so that they can have peace of mind when they choose to use our platform," the official added.

Over the years, Grab has invested in data protection by employing over 300 skilled professionals to manage cybersecurity and personal data protection programmes; and partnering with independent consultants to conduct privacy assessments, among others.

Follow the link for more news on

Join Singapore Business Review community
A NOTE FROM SINGAPORE BUSINESS REVIEW

If you've been wondering whether SBR could work for your company — yes, probably.

A lot of the companies we partner with started as readers. They'd been following our coverage for a while, saw their own customers and competitors in it, and eventually asked the obvious question: could we do something with you? The answer is usually yes. The shape of it depends on what you're trying to do.


The options are broader than most people assume — thought leadership articles, sponsored content, industry summits across Southeast Asia, regional awards programmes, podcasts, and media placements in print and digital. Some partners use one channel; most use a mix. We figure out the right combination by starting with your brief, not with our rate card.


So if the question has been on your mind, here's the easy way to ask it.

We'll tell you honestly whether we can help, and how. It's a better use of everyone's time.