Section 01
Scope of this Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Commercial Investigations (CPIS) LLP (“CPIS”, “we”, “us”) collects, uses, discloses and safeguards personal data in the course of providing private investigation, due diligence and related professional services in Singapore.
It applies to clients, prospective clients, website visitors and any individual whose personal data we handle in connection with an engagement.
Section 02
Data we collect
We only collect personal data that is necessary for the purpose for which it is provided. This typically includes:
- Identification details (name, NRIC/passport number, date of birth) where required for engagement or KYC.
- Contact information (telephone, email, mailing address).
- Case-related information voluntarily provided by you to scope an investigation.
- Technical data from this website (IP address, device, pages visited) collected via standard server logs.
Section 03
How we use your data
Personal data is used strictly for purposes connected to the engagement or your interaction with us, including: scoping and delivering investigative services, communicating with you, complying with legal and regulatory obligations, and maintaining the security and operation of our systems.
We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties under any circumstances.
Section 04
Disclosure of personal data
We share personal data only where strictly necessary, and only with parties bound by equivalent confidentiality obligations. Recipients may include your appointed solicitor, the courts or regulators where required by law, and trusted vetted partners assisting on a specific matter.
Section 05
Retention
Case data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, plus any period required by law or by the engagement letter. On request, we will return or securely destroy original documents at the close of a matter.
Section 06
Security
We apply administrative, physical and technical safeguards proportionate to the sensitivity of the data we handle, including access controls, encryption of data in transit and at rest, and a strict need-to-know policy within the firm.
Section 07
Your rights under the PDPA
Under Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act, you may request access to and correction of your personal data, and may withdraw consent to its further use, subject to legal and contractual restrictions.
Requests should be sent in writing to our Data Protection Officer at dpo@cpis.com.sg. We aim to respond within 30 days.
Section 08
Updates to this Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published on this page with an updated effective date.
