New advisory issued on use of personal data for Singapore election campaigns

As Singapore gears up for its national polling day on 10 July 2020, an advisory has been issued to clarify that electors' names and addresses can be obtained by candidates and political parties via the Registers of Electors. 

Such personal data can be used for communications but not for any commercial purpose. 

Further information can be found in Section 21A of the Parliamentary Elections Act and the Elections Department website.

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