Department profile
Drew & Napier LLC

Data Protection

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Asia-Pacific Region


Drew & Napier LLC

About

Provided by Drew & Napier LLC

Our dedicated Data Protection, Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice has unrivalled experience and offers clients best-in-class solutions to address their legal and compliance needs. Our expertise covers the full range of regulatory, commercial and global aspects of data protection and cybersecurity and, working in tandem with the Drew Academy, addressing our clients’ needs with an integrated and holistic approach.

Work highlights:

    • Development / adaptation of local, regional or global data protection policies, frameworks and compliance programmes;
    • Implementation of cross-border data protection requirements including in relation to cloud-based services and cross-border transfers of personal data;
    • Response to data breaches and cybersecurity incidents, including the reporting and disclosure obligations and remediation requirements to comply with applicable laws and obligations;
    • Data protection / cybersecurity audits for compliance with applicable laws and frameworks such as APEC Cross-Border Privacy Rules System, and Singapore’s Data Protection Trust Mark; and
    • Advising on specific data protection issues, such as use of device IDs and cookies in relation to the collection of data, data retention and use for business purposes, legal issues relating to digital certification services, electronic signatures, and encryption keys, and assisting on responses to information requests made pursuant to investigations by law enforcement and regulatory authorities.

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Data Protection - Asia-Pacific Region

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Drew & Napier's well-known data protection practice has displayed strength in acting for clients across multiple Asia Pacific countries. The firm has experience acting for well-known domestic and multinational clients on the handling of personal data, reviewing data protection policies and assisting with data compliance queries.

Notable practitioners

Lim Chong Kin and David N. Alfred are key points of contact for clients.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Drew & Napier assisted the Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry of Brunei Darussalam with the development and implementation of Brunei's personal data protection law and regulatory framework for the private sector.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • They are very responsive and provide excellent service.

    Data Protection respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Drew & Napier have a good mix of partners and experienced associates.

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Members

Provided by Drew & Napier LLC

  • Chong Kin Lim

    Head of Department

  • David N. Alfred

    Head of Department

  • Anastasia Su-Anne Chen

    Head of Department

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