Data Protection
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 4
About
Provided by Rajah & Tann Asia
Rajah & Tann Asia has a dedicated and longstanding data protection and privacy practice within its Regional Technology, Media & Telecommunications Practice Group that understands the importance of skillfully navigating the complex environment of today, where companies in almost every industry collect, transfer, and share sensitive data across various means and applications and legal requirements surrounding data protection and privacy become increasingly sophisticated.
Widely recognised as a leader in the region, the network's experience in this area includes the provision of advice on a broad range of data / cybersecurity issues, drafting of data /cyber breach readiness and response plans and policies, and the provision of training in relation to the same, including cyber breach simulation exercises. The team regularly advises on a host of data protection matters in Asia Pacific throughout a diverse selection of industries, such as tech firms, financial institutions and insurance companies, among others.
Chambers Review
Rajah & Tann Asia is a renowned Singapore firm with coverage of China and South-East Asia. The teams assists with a broad range of regulatory issues including multinational compliance programmes, data governance and data transfer. It is also adept at handling data breaches and investigations. The firm regularly advises clients from the financial services, insurance, manufacturing, healthcare and life sciences, retail and real estate sectors.
A key contact at the firm is Steve Tan, based in Singapore.
Work Highlights
- Rajah & Tann advised Lazada on its data protection compliance project across South-East Asia, including Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm possesses in-depth knowledge of the industry. They take the time to understand what is needed, asking questions to ensure concise and practical delivery of advice that meets my requirements."
"From their attention to detail to their proactive approach to problem solving, they consistently go above and beyond to meet their clients' needs and exceed their expectations."
"The firm possesses in-depth knowledge of the industry. They take the time to understand what is needed, asking questions to ensure concise and practical delivery of advice that meets my requirements."
"From their attention to detail to their proactive approach to problem solving, they consistently go above and beyond to meet their clients' needs and exceed their expectations."
Members
Provided by Rajah & Tann Asia
Glen Chiang
Justin Lee
Head of Department
Tanya Tang