Do note that contact information you provide for business purposes (also known as business contact information) is not covered under the data protection obligations. This can include your name, designation, business telephone number/ address/email address/fax number and any other similar information about you.

Does PDPA apply to email?

The PDPA disallows the use or disclosure of personal data for purposes other than what individuals have consented to. This means you can only send emails to individuals on your subscriber list who have consented to you having access to their personal data or for you to send them email newsletters.

Is business email under PDPA?

In contrast, the provisions under the PDPA do not apply to business contact information, which may include corporate telephone numbers, business addresses and business electronic mail addresses.