Privacy Policy

Temasek Counsel ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting the personal data of individuals who interact with our services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal data in accordance with Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA).

This Policy applies to personal data provided to us through our website, contact forms, email correspondence, and in the course of providing legal services. By contacting us or using our services, you acknowledge the practices described in this Policy.

For questions regarding this Policy, contact us at: [email protected]

We collect personal data necessary to assess enquiries, provide legal services, and maintain client relationships. This may include:

• Full name and designation
• Contact details: email address, telephone number
• Business name and address
• NRIC or passport number (where required for legal proceedings or regulatory filings)
• Financial and corporate information relevant to the services engaged
• Information provided in correspondence or meetings

We collect data directly from you via our contact form, email, telephone, and in-person meetings. We also collect limited technical data through our website (see Section 5 on cookies).

Legal basis for processing: Consent (website enquiries), contractual necessity (legal services), legal obligation (regulatory requirements), and legitimate interest (service improvement and administration).

Retention periods: Client matter data is retained for seven years from the close of an engagement, in accordance with professional conduct requirements. Website enquiry data not leading to an engagement is retained for twelve months.

Personal data is used for the following purposes:

• Responding to enquiries and assessing whether our services are suited to your requirements
• Providing the legal services engaged, including preparation of documents and regulatory filings
• Maintaining client records and engagement files
• Communicating service updates or changes relevant to ongoing engagements
• Complying with applicable laws and regulatory obligations
• Conducting conflict-of-interest checks

We do not use personal data for marketing purposes without explicit consent. We do not sell personal data to third parties.

We may share personal data with third parties only in the following circumstances:

• Regulatory authorities: ACRA, IRAS, or other Singapore authorities where required by law or in the course of providing services
• Professional service providers: Accountants, notaries, or other professionals engaged as part of a client matter, subject to confidentiality obligations
• IT service providers: Cloud storage and email service providers operating under data processing agreements

All third-party sharing is subject to appropriate data protection measures and, where applicable, the PDPA's requirements for overseas transfers.

Our website uses cookies to ensure basic functionality and, with your consent, to understand how visitors interact with the site. We use the following categories of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function correctly. Cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand aggregate visitor behaviour. Only activated with your consent.
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings for future visits. Only activated with your consent.

For full details, see our Cookie Policy.

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include:

• Encrypted email and document storage
• Access controls limiting data access to authorised personnel
• Secure file management for client matter documentation
• Regular review of data security practices

In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in significant harm, we will notify affected individuals and, where required, the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) in accordance with the PDPA's mandatory breach notification requirements.

Under the PDPA, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you
• Right of correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right of withdrawal of consent: Withdraw consent where processing is consent-based (note: withdrawal may affect our ability to continue providing services)
• Right to lodge a complaint: Contact the PDPC at pdpc.gov.sg

To exercise these rights, contact us at: [email protected]. We aim to respond within thirty days.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The current version will always be available on our website, with the effective date noted at the top of this page.

Continued use of our services following an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy. Where changes are material, we will communicate these directly to existing clients.