Is Withdrawal of Consent (s 16) legally binding?

Q: Is Withdrawal of Consent (s 16) legally binding?

Withdrawal of Consent (s 16) is binding in Singapore. Binding law. It applies to everyone in scope, whether or not anyone points at it. Individuals may withdraw consent at any time on reasonable notice; the organisation must inform them of likely consequences, must not prohibit withdrawal, and must cease (and cause its data intermediaries to cease) collecting, using or disclosing the data.

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Withdrawal of Consent (s 16)

Is this legally binding?

Binding. Binding law. It applies to everyone in scope, whether or not anyone points at it.

Individuals may withdraw consent at any time on reasonable notice; the organisation must inform them of likely consequences, must not prohibit withdrawal, and must cease (and cause its data intermediaries to cease) collecting, using or disclosing the data.

From the source
“On giving reasonable notice to the organisation, an individual may at any time withdraw any consent given, or deemed to have been given under this Act”
s 16

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