In providing the Wizlearn services under the Agreement, Wizlearn may process Personal Data on the User’s behalf. This DPA sets out the terms on which such Personal Data is processed.
The parties agree to comply with the provisions below in relation to any Personal Data, acting reasonably and in good faith.
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DEFINITIONS
Capitalised terms not otherwise defined in this DPA shall have the meanings given to them in the Agreement. For the purposes of this DPA:
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APPLICATION OF PDPA AND ROLES OF THE PARTIES
2.1 Compliance with PDPA.
Each party warrants that it, together with its staff and any subcontractors, will comply with its respective obligations under the PDPA throughout the term of this DPA (the “Term”).
2.2 Roles.
The parties acknowledge that their relationship is generally:
- between User (as Data Controller) and Wizlearn (as Processor); or
- where the User itself processes Personal Data on behalf of another Data Controller, between User (as Processor) and Wizlearn (as Subprocessor).
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PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA
3.1 User’s obligations.
Where the User acts as a Data Controller, it instructs Wizlearn, as Processor, to process Personal Data in accordance with this DPA and the PDPA. The User is responsible for providing all required notices and obtaining all necessary consents, licences and other legal bases to permit Wizlearn to process Personal Data.
Where the User acts as a Processor, it instructs Wizlearn, as Subprocessor, to process Personal Data in accordance with this DPA and is responsible for communicating the Data Controller’s documented instructions to Wizlearn prior to any Processing.
3.2 User’s liability.
The User is solely responsible for the accuracy, quality, and legality of the Personal Data it provides to Wizlearn and for the manner in which such Personal Data was obtained. Where the PDPA applies, the User is responsible for fulfilling its obligations as Data Controller, including:
- informing Data Subjects about the processing of their Personal Data under this DPA;
- obtaining any required consent; and
- ensuring that both the User and Wizlearn are authorised to process the Personal Data for the purposes described in this DPA.
Where the User acts as a Processor, it remains fully responsible to the Data Controller for the Personal Data processed by Wizlearn if Wizlearn does not fulfil its data protection obligations under this DPA.
3.3 Wizlearn’s Processing of Personal Data.
Details of Wizlearn’s processing of Personal Data relating to Users are described in Wizlearn’s Data Protection and Privacy Policy.
3.4 Wizlearn’s obligations.
To the extent required under the PDPA, Wizlearn agrees, warrants and represents that it will:
- ensure that all persons authorised to process Personal Data are subject to confidentiality obligations; and only permit access to Personal Data by personnel who need such access in order for Wizlearn to fulfil its obligations under the Agreement;
- implement reasonable measures to preserve the confidentiality of Personal Data and to ensure secure Processing, as further described in Section 4 and Exhibit B of this DPA;
- not sell, retain, or use Personal Data for any purpose other than those permitted by this DPA and the Agreement, and as set out in the Data Protection and Privacy Policy;
- process Personal Data solely in accordance with this DPA and the User’s documented instructions, unless otherwise required by applicable law;
- assist the User, taking into account the nature of the Processing and the information available to Wizlearn, in complying with its obligations regarding the security of Personal Data (as set out in Section 4), notification and communication in the event of a Data Breach (as set out in Section 6) and consultation with the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC), where required;
- make available to the User, on a reasonable basis, the information necessary to demonstrate compliance with the PDPA obligations applicable to Wizlearn under this DPA; and
- promptly inform the User if, in Wizlearn’s opinion, any instruction from the User is inconsistent with or infringes the PDPA.
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SECURITY OF PERSONAL DATA
Wizlearn has implemented measures which are reasonable in the circumstances to protect processed Personal Data from unauthorised access and to maintain the ongoing confidentiality, integrity, availability and resilience of its processing systems and services.
4.1 Technical and organisational measures.
Taking into account the costs of implementation, the nature, scope, context and purposes of Processing, as well as the risks to the rights and freedoms of Data Subjects, Wizlearn will implement the technical and organisational measures set out in Exhibit B.
4.2 Review and updates.
Wizlearn will review and, where appropriate, update these technical and organisational measures on at least an annual basis.
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RIGHTS OF DATA SUBJECTS AND REGULATORY ACTION
5.1 Information to Data Subjects.
The User is responsible for providing Data Subjects with the information required under the PDPA regarding the processing of their Personal Data.
5.2 Assistance with Data Subject rights.
To the extent required by the PDPA and taking into account the nature of the Processing and the information available to Wizlearn, Wizlearn will, where reasonably possible, assist the User in responding to Data Subject requests to exercise their rights (including rights of access, correction, erasure, and withdrawal of consent).
5.3 Regulatory engagement.
Wizlearn will, without undue delay, provide reasonable assistance to the User in dealings with supervisory authorities in relation to the Processing of Personal Data under this DPA.
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SUBPROCESSORS
6.1 Authorisation.
The User authorises Wizlearn to appoint Subprocessors to support the provision of the Wizlearn services.
6.2 Subprocessor requirements.
Wizlearn will:
- require each Subprocessor to be bound by data protection obligations equivalent to those imposed on Wizlearn under this DPA;
- ensure that appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with the PDPA before any international transfer of Personal Data to a Subprocessor; and
- remain responsible for the acts, errors and omissions of its Subprocessors as though they were Wizlearn’s own acts, errors or omissions.
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DATA BREACHES
7.1 Notification.
Wizlearn will notify the User without undue delay upon becoming aware of a Data Breach that:
- is likely to result in significant harm or impact to the individuals concerned; or
- involves Personal Data relating to 500 or more individuals.
Where a Data Breach is determined to be notifiable, and where required under the PDPA, Wizlearn will notify affected individuals as soon as reasonably practicable, at the same time as or after notifying the Commission (PDPC).
7.2 Information and assistance.
Wizlearn will provide the User with such information and assistance as the User may reasonably require to comply with its own obligations under the PDPA in relation to the Data Breach.
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RETURN AND DELETION OF USER DATA
8.1 Return and deletion.
The procedures and conditions under which Wizlearn will return and/or delete Personal Data at the end of the Term are set out in Wizlearn’s Data Protection and Privacy Policy and the Agreement.
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TERM AND AMENDMENTS
9.1 Commencement.
This DPA takes effect on the date the User first starts using the Wizlearn services.
9.2 Duration.
This DPA remains in force for as long as the User uses the Wizlearn services (the “Term”). Any provisions of this DPA that are expressly or by their nature intended to survive the Term shall remain in full force and effect.
9.3 Amendments.
The User acknowledges and agrees that this DPA may be amended in the same manner as amendments to the Agreement, including Wizlearn’s right to update the Agreement, its policies and this DPA from time to time, at Wizlearn’s discretion, subject to notice to the User at the Admin User Email Address.
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LIABILITY
10.1 Limitation of liability.
Each party’s aggregate liability under this DPA is limited to the total fees paid by the User to Wizlearn for the services under the Agreement during the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the liability.
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GOVERNING LAW, JURISDICTION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
11.1 Governing law and jurisdiction.
This DPA is governed by the laws of Singapore. The courts of Singapore shall have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve any dispute arising out of or in connection with this DPA.
11.2 Amicable resolution.
If a dispute arises in relation to the interpretation, performance or termination of this DPA, the parties will first attempt to resolve it amicably. Following written notice by one party of the existence of a dispute, the parties will seek to reach an amicable settlement within thirty (30) days and may record any such settlement in a written agreement.
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MISCELLANEOUS
12.1 Order of precedence.
In the event of any inconsistency between this DPA and the Agreement or other relevant documents, the following order of precedence shall apply:
- this DPA;
- the Agreement.
12.2 Third-party rights.
Except for affiliates of the parties, no person other than a party to this DPA shall have any right to enforce any of its terms.
12.3 Entire agreement.
This DPA constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior discussions, understandings and agreements. Each party acknowledges that it has not relied on any statement or representation not expressly set out in this DPA.
Wizlearn is authorised to process, on behalf of the User, the Personal Data necessary for the provision of the Wizlearn services.
The purposes of the Processing and categories of Personal Data processed are further described in Wizlearn’s Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
As at the effective date of this DPA, when processing Personal Data on behalf of the User, Wizlearn implements and maintains the following technical and organisational security measures: